Fagraea auriculata
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| Fagraea auriculata | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Gentianaceae |
| Genus: | Fagraea |
| Species: | F. auriculata |
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| Fagraea auriculata | |
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Fagraea auriculata[3] is a species of bush or semi-liana in the family Gentianaceae,[2] formerly in the family Loganiaceae. It can be found in Indo-China and Malesia (where it may be called bira-bira); in Viet Nam it is called trai tai. It is noted for its huge, white, trumpet-shaped flowers; up to 30 cm (12 in) in both length and width.[4] These flowers, the largest produced by any vine, are made of tissue up to 6 mm thick. The size, colour, heavy construction and the fact that they have a musty odour[4] suggest that bats are important pollinators. The leaves are Magnolia-like in size and shape.
