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Rothmannia longiflora

Rothmannia longiflora a tree to about 9 m (30 ft) height and native to tropical Africa, in the family Rubiaceae. It is noted for its white and purple trumpet-shaped flowers, which may exceed 25 cm (9.8 in) in length.

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Jun 26, 2026
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Length
105 w
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Source
Rothmannia longiflora
Cultivated specimen in Singapore
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Rothmannia
Species:
R. longiflora
Binomial name
Rothmannia longiflora

Rothmannia longiflora a tree to about 9 m (30 ft) height and native to tropical Africa, in the family Rubiaceae.1 It is noted for its white and purple trumpet-shaped flowers, which may exceed 25 cm (9.8 in) in length.2

References

References

  1. "Rothmannia longiflora Salisb". Plants of the World Online. 2005-06-01. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
  2. Everard, Barbara; Morley, Brian D. (1970). Wild Flowers of the World. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons. p. Plate 59.