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Hoffmannia refulgens
| Family Name: | Rubiaceae |
| Synonyms: | Campylobotris pyrophylla, Higginsia refulgens, Higginsia aggregata f. pyrophylla |
| Common Name: | Taffeta Plant, Quilt Plant |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant, Creeper |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Mexico, Costa Rica, Honduras |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Slow |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Brown, Green, Red, Yellow / Golden |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose, Raised / Sunken Veins, Thick |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red |
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Others
| Master ID | 809 |
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| Species ID | 2104 |
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