Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
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Biogeography
Native Distribution | Peru |
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Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Roadside Tree / Palm, Parks & Gardens, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
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Water Preference | Lots of Water |
Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
Propagation Method | Seed, Storage Organ (Bulb), Division |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Thick |
Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Basal |
Foliar Margin | Entire |
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Red, White |
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Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
Image Repository
Others
Master ID | 808 |
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Species ID | 2103 |
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