In the scientific classification, the firecracker flower kingdom is an important factor. Firecracker flower crossandra infundibuliformis lutea logees. Crossandra infundibuliformis, commonly called firecracker flower, is native to. The common name firecracker flower refers to the seed pods, which are found after. Genus crossandra are evergreen perennials or shrubs with paired or whorled lanceshaped. The name actually has nothing to do with the stunning blooms, but with the seed pods. Aboli crossandra beautiful blooming aboli crossandra. Arizona county distribution map time to plant penstemon seeds. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. This tropical perennial shrub with attractive dark green leaves and bright salmonorange flower will grow up to 3 to 4 feet tall. Firecracker flower is the english name for the plant kanakambaram. Kanakambaram the golden beauty of garden kanakambaram in. The scientific name of firecracker flower is the botanical name or formal name. Russelia equisetiformis, commonly known as fountainbush, firecracker plant, coral plant, coral fountain, coralblow and fountain plant, is a weeping subshrub in the family plantaginaceae.
Clusters of scarlet tubular flowers resembling small firecrackers provide reliable color from spring through fall. Scientific name of firecracker flower compare species. Crossandra is a tropical plant producing flower spikes in red, yellow, orange, gold and lilac. Crossandra infundibuliformis dichelostemma idamaia. Slender, rushlike stems start out erect, then fall over into long, showy cascades. Its scientific name is crossandra infundibuliformis. The main purpose of having a scientific name is to have a same name accepted and used worldwide. The plants database includes the following 3 subspecies of penstemon eatonii. The flowers are most commonly salmon to apricot in coloration. Each listing includes an image and key growing information below in a.
Plants profile for penstemon eatonii firecracker penstemon. Welcome to our types of shrubs database where we list many varieties of shrubs. The common name firecracker flower may refer to one of the following ornamental plants. Disambiguation icon, this page is an index of articles on plant species or higher taxonomic groups with the same common name. Crossandra infundibuliformis firecracker flower north carolina. Cuphea hyssopifolia, or mexican heather, is a tender perennial used primarily for bedding out, except in frostfree areas. Scientific name crossandrainfundibuliformis common name crossanda, firecracker flower plant type flowering plant. Genus name comes from the greek words krossos meaning a fringe and aner or. Below you can scroll through 99 different types of shrubs.
Growing crossandra flower how to grow crossandra in a. Plants profile for dichelostemma idamaia firecracker flower. Crossandra infundibuliformis firecracker flowerrhs gardening. The common name firecracker flower refers to the seed pods, which are found after the flower has dried up, and tend to explode when near high humidity or rainfall. The firecracker flower or tropical flame which is commonly called as kanakambaram in malayalam is known for its beauty and colour. But the color doesnt give this plant the common name of firecracker flower. Great for training on a trellis, accenting a border, or spilling out of a container. The explosion releases the seeds onto the ground, thereby creating new seedlings. Its often referred to as the firecracker flower due to its vibrant bloom colors. Its native to madasgascar, africa and the east indies. Leaves are tiny, and the plant is nearly obscured by the small white, lavender, or lilaccolored flowers that bloom over a long season. Scientific name is the name conforming to the international code of nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants icn.
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