Synonyms: 

Mussaenda grandiflora Rolfe, nom. illeg.

Mussaenda philippica f. aurorae (Sulit) Jayaw.

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Gentianales

Family: Rubiaceae

Native: Philippines.

Common Names

English – Queen Sirkit Mussaenda/ Bangkok rose

Malayalam – മൊസാണ്ട

Description:

Mussaenda philippica is a tropical shrub with large, showy clusters of colorful flowers, native to the Philippines.

Habitat: It thrives in warm, humid environments with well-draining soil and partial shade.

Distribution: Philippines, but it is also cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.

Uses: Traditional medicine, ornamental plant.