Mullaca | |
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Figure from Flora Peruviana et Chilensis: Ruiz & Pavón's Expedition (1777-1816). Its creator is unknown. | |
Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Passifloraceae |
Genus: | Malesherbia |
Species: | M. tubulosa
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Binomial name | |
Malesherbia tubulosa (
Cav.)
J.St.-Hil.
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Synonyms | |
Malesherbia tubulosa is subshrub native to central Peru. [1] It is colloquially called Mullaca and Verónica. [2] M. tubulosa can reach heights of 2 meters and has actinomorphic orange flowers. [2]
Compared to other species of Malesherbia, M. tubulosa has relatively high genetic diversity. [3] It is a host for immature Dione (Agraulis) dodona. [4]
M. tubulosa is currently classified as endangered due to degradation of natural habitat due to urban expansion. [5]
Mullaca | |
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Figure from Flora Peruviana et Chilensis: Ruiz & Pavón's Expedition (1777-1816). Its creator is unknown. | |
Scientific classification
![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Passifloraceae |
Genus: | Malesherbia |
Species: | M. tubulosa
|
Binomial name | |
Malesherbia tubulosa (
Cav.)
J.St.-Hil.
| |
Synonyms | |
Malesherbia tubulosa is subshrub native to central Peru. [1] It is colloquially called Mullaca and Verónica. [2] M. tubulosa can reach heights of 2 meters and has actinomorphic orange flowers. [2]
Compared to other species of Malesherbia, M. tubulosa has relatively high genetic diversity. [3] It is a host for immature Dione (Agraulis) dodona. [4]
M. tubulosa is currently classified as endangered due to degradation of natural habitat due to urban expansion. [5]