Hot Lips (Palicourea elata)
Palicourea Elata is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It features vibrant red, lip-like bracts, resembling a kiss, attracting hummingbirds to its.
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Synonyms
Callicocca elata (Sw.) J.F.Gmel.
Cephaelis costaricensis Schltdl.
Cephaelis elata Sw.
Cephaelis punicea Vahl
Evea elata (Sw.) Standl.
Psychotria elata (Sw.) Hammel
Tapogomea elata (Sw.) Poir.
Tapogomea punicea (Vahl) Poir.
Uragoga elata (Sw.) Kuntze
Uragoga punicea (Vahl) K.Schum.
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderGentianales
- familyRubiaceae
- genusPalicourea
- speciesPalicourea elata