- Source: Malesherbia tubulosa
Malesherbia tubulosa is subshrub native to central Peru. It is colloquially called Mullaca and Verónica. M. tubulosa can reach heights of 2 meters and has actinomorphic orange flowers.
Compared to other species of Malesherbia, M. tubulosa has relatively high genetic diversity. It is a host for immature Dione (Agraulis) dodona.
M. tubulosa is currently classified as endangered due to degradation of natural habitat due to urban expansion.
