Luculia gratissima

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Luculia gratissima is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is an ornamental plant that is found from the central Himalayas to northern Indo-China.[1]

The Latin specific epithet gratissima means "most pleasing" or "most agreeable".[2]

It is a large shrub or even a small tree growing to Script error: No such module "convert". tall by Script error: No such module "convert". broad, with pointed ribbed leaves, and clustered fragrant pale pink flowers in autumn and winter. As it does not tolerate temperatures below Script error: No such module "convert"., it requires cultivation under glass in temperate zones. However, it may be placed outside in a sheltered, sunny spot during the summer months. It is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[3]

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