Mazhar Botanic Garden

Crossandra infudibuliformis (L.) Nees

Firecracker flower

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001304
Common name: Firecracker flower
English name: Firecracker flower
Native: Ethiopia, Kenya, India, Sri Lanka
Country: Congo Ethiopia India Kenya
(PGR): Rare

Evergreen subshrub grow 30-90 cm tall leaves glossy, wavy margins flowers salver form in terminal spikes orange or salmon-orange, asymmetrical petal, fan-shaped fruit capsules dry

Ornamental and Aesthetic hair and Garlands. Landscaping. Traditional and Ayurvedic Medicine Skin.

Justicia infundibuliformis L- Crossandra undulifolia Salisb

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Texture: Enriched soil Loam Sandy
Fertility: High
Drainage: Well drained
Salinity: None
Water Sources: Well water
Climates: Subtropics Tropical
Lights: Light shade Semi shade
Propagation: Stem cuttings
Flowering time: Spring - summer
Zone: 10 : 11
pH range: 5.8-6.5

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