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Dicliptera sexangularis (L.) Juss. [syn: Dicliptera assurgens (L.) Juss.]

Herb to 2 m tall; stem branches angled; leaves opposite, simple, ovate, base obtuse, margin entire, apex acute; inflorescence terminal and from upper nodes; corolla red, 2-2.5 cm long.

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