About Mussaenda philippica A.Rich.
Mussaenda philippica, called Agboy in the Aklan language, is a plant species in the Rubiaceae family. It grows as a shrub or small tree. It is native to the Philippines, and is commonly cultivated as an ornamental plant in other regions. Its known cultivated varieties include "Doña Luz" with pink coloration, "Doña Alicia" with dark pink coloration, "Queen Sirikit" with light pink coloration, "Doña Aurora" with white coloration, and "Doña Eva" with dark red coloration.
