Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Trinidad to Peru |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Spontaneous (Casual)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Evergreen shrub with an erect growth form, able to grow up to 0.5 - 2 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Green foliage, ovate-elliptic, slightly wavy margins, measuring about 20 cm long. |
| Flowers | Tubular red flowers borne in a cone-shaped inflorescence with green bracts, measuring about 20 cm long. |
| Etymology | Genus Pachystachys means "with thick spikes" and refers to the type of inflorescence that the plant has. Species coccinea means "scarlet" and refers to the colour of the flowers. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Individual Flower Shape | Tubular |
| Inflorescence Type | Spike |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30029 |
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| Species ID | 4338 |
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