Bangkok rose, Queen sirikit
Mussaenda philippica
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It can grow 3 m tall. The leaves are opposite and 21 cm long by 8 cm wide. The flowers are tube shaped and in clusters. The flowers have 5 spreading lobes. The fruit are black berries.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Townsville Queens BG and palmetum. It suits USDA hardiness zones 9-11.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Micronesia, Myanmar, Pacific, Palau, Philippines, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves