Mussaenda erythrophylla

Widow tree rich or scientific name Mussaenda erythrophylla is a shrub that has a lush and dense canopy. It is a plant that is often used as ornamental plants in office buildings or as ornamental plants in the garden.

Normally, a rich widow tree has two varieties of red flowers and white. Species that originated in the Philippines and Ghana can be propagated by stem cuttings and tut. The tree is suitable for planting areas yan receive full sun and well drained.

Origin of the name of this tree I'm not sure. What is the relationship between this tree with a rich widow. Is the past a lot of trees planted by a rich widow? or Is this tree found in the past a lot of good widow. If you know the story behind this tree may be shared here.