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Trichostigma peruvianum, Trichostigma

Trichostigma peruvianum

Trichostigma
Family: Petiveriaceae (Formerly:Phytolaccaceae)
Origin: Ecuador, Colombia, Peru
Large shrub 5-10 ft

Large shrub 5-10 ft

Semi-shade

Regular water

White/off-white flowers

Red/crimson/vinous flowers

Ethnomedical plant.
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Trichostigma peruvianum has distinctive velvety leaves with purplish undersides and produces racemes of tiny white flowers.

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