Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | Dark green, glossy leaves are elliptic with smooth leaf edges. |
|---|---|
| Flowers | Orange-red, trumpet-shaped flower have 5 round, unequal lobes. |
| Fruit | The seeds are forcefully released from the fruit through explosive dehiscence. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Red |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 425 |
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| Species ID | 1721 |
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