ON THIS PLANT
Chrysothemis melittifolia is a species of plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is endemic to Grenada, where it grows to 30 cm in height, with leaves 1–8 cm long and flowers reddish-pink or purple. This plant was previously classified under several genera, including as Episcia melittifolia and Nautilocalyx melittifolius, before being reclassified as Chrysothemis melittifolia.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Nautilocalyx
- Family
- Gesneriaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Chrysothemis melittifolia
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