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Mussaenda philippica (Musa blanca)
Symbol of beauty and elegance in gardening due to the floral charm. The fowers can be white, yellow, pink or red. Must no be confused with the botanical family „musa“ – the banana plant.
- • Common names: White mussaenda, Tropical dogwood
• Botanical family: Rubiaceae
• Geographic origin: Tropical Asia (Philipines)
• Current geographic distribution: Tropical regions
• Pollination: Birds, hummingbirds, butterflies
• Uses: Ornamental plant
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