Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
|---|
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Gabon, Cameroon |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herb to 60 cm tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves dull to dark green, glabrous, arranged spirally. Under surface of leaves reddish green. Petiole short, petiole sheath pubescent. |
| Flowers | Flowers purplish-pink, corolla lobes hyaline. Center of lip white with yellow markings. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30917 |
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| Species ID | 5297 |
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