Luculia gratissima

Classification System: APG IV

Superregnum: Eukaryota
Regnum: Plantae
Cladus: Angiosperms
Cladus: Eudicots
Cladus: Core eudicots
Cladus: Asterids
Cladus: Lamiids
Ordo: Gentianales

Familia: Rubiaceae
Tribus incertae sedis: Luculieae
Genus: Luculia
Species: Luculia gratissima
Name

Luculia gratissima (Wall.) Sweet
References

The British flower garden ser. 2: t. 145. 1832
USDA, ARS, Germplasm Resources Information Network. Luculia gratissima in the Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service. Accessed: 09-Oct-10.

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 4 m (13 ft) tall by 1.5 m (4.9 ft) broad, with pointed ribbed leaves, and clustered fragrant pale pink flowers in autumn and winter. As it does not tolerate temperatures below 5 °C (41 °F), 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]
References

"Luculia in the World Checklist of Rubiaceae". Retrieved 20 July 2012.
Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 184533731X.
"Luculia gratissima". www.rhs.org. Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 25 December 2020.