Rondeletia odorata
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| Rondeletia odorata | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Rondeletia |
| Species: | R. odorata |
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| Rondeletia odorata | |
Rondeletia odorata is a species of flowering plant in the coffee family. It is native to Cuba and Panama.[1] It is cultivated elsewhere.[2] Common names include rondeletia,[3] Cleveland Sunrise, and Panama-rose.[4]
This plant is a shrub[2] or small tree[1] growing up to 2 meters tall. The rough, leathery leaves are oppositely arranged and measure up to 5 centimeters long. The inflorescence is a cluster of several five-lobed flowers in shades of bright red with yellow throats.[2]
There are three subspecies, Rondeletia odorata subsp. bullata,[5] R. o. subsp. grandifolia,[6] and R. o. subsp. odorata.[7]
