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  Microchirita tubulosa

 

Thailand

Microchirita tubulosa is the botanical name for or a small, herbaceous plant, known in Thai as yahd sa-ahng, that typically grows in shaded, moist environments, often on rocky slopes or forested areas. The name translates to ‘dewdrops’ or ‘droplets of beauty’, reflecting the plant's delicate and attractive appearance.

 

This herbaceous plant, up to 40 cm tall, is densely hairy and features elliptic leaves at the base of the stem. It produces trumpet-shaped white flowers, 2.5-3 cm long, with a distinctive yellow patch inside the corolla. The plant is endemic to Thailand, found in the lower northern region, as well as in the central region. It typically grows on low limestone mountains, at elevations of 50-300 meters.

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  Microchirita tubulosa