| Centronia peruviana | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Melastomataceae |
| Genus: | Centronia |
| Species: | C. peruviana |
| Binomial name | |
| Centronia peruviana J. F. Macbr. | |
Centronia peruviana is a species of plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is endemic to Peru. [1]
The plant has been observed growing from 3-5 m in height. It bears flowers with waxy pinkish petals. [2]
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petals waxy, between pink and rose
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