PlantSnap Photos of the Week 2021

Mussaenda philippica - Tropical dogwood

Mussaenda philippica – Tropical dogwood

Mussaenda philippica and Sloth

Mussaenda philippica is a plant species in the family Rubiaceae that grows as a shrub or small tree. Native to the Philippines it is commonly grown elsewhere as an ornamental species. Known varieties include: “Donna Laz”, “Alicia Luz”, “Queen Sirikit”, “Donna Aurora”, and “Donna Envangellin.