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Odontonema cuspidatum (Nees) Kuntze (crested form)
| Family Name: | Acanthaceae |
| Synonyms: | Thyrsacanthus cuspidatus (crested form), Odontonema strictum (misapplied) |
| Common Name: | Cardinal's Crest, Cardinal's Guard, Scarlet Fire-spike, Firestick, 红苞花, 红楼花 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Mexico |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Butterfly-Attracting |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| 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 | 982 |
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| Species ID | 2276 |
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