Sclerochiton kirkii

Sclerochiton kirkii

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Common Names

Large-leaved Blue-lips (english)

Taxonomy

Family ACANTHACEAE
Genus Sclerochiton
Species kirkii
SA Plant Number
Basionym Sclerochiton kirkii

Description

Sclerochiton kirkii is a hardy, upright, evergreen shrub with bright green, glossy foliage.

It bears clusters of beautiful large sky-blue flowers which look like a hand in summer and autumn.

Plant in semi shade or shade in compost rich soil. A beautiful shrub for smaller gardens and difficult shady areas although they do require some sunlight for about 2 hours each day.

Size 1 to 2m

Wildlife

Uses

Distribution

Zimbabwe

Biome:
Forest

Natural Habitat:

Forest, moist

 

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