The alias of chandelier Fusang
Chandelier hibiscus, also known as petal hibiscus, coral hibiscus, wind chime hibiscus, chandelier flower, lantern flower and fake Tibetan safflower
Origin of chandelier Fusang
Chandelier Fusang, native to tropical East Africa, is a common garden ornamental plant in tropical countries. It is also cultivated in Taiwan, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi and Yunnan
Morphological characteristics of chandelier Fusarium
Droplight Fusarium is an evergreen upright shrub plant, about 3 meters high, with slender branches, often drooping, smooth surface and no villus growth
The leaves of chandelier Fusarium are oval or oblong, about 4-7 cm in length and 1.5-4 cm in width. The top is short and sharp, and the end is blunt or wide wedge-shaped. The edges of the leaves are toothed and incomplete, and there are no villi on both sides of the leaves
The petiole of droplight Fusarium is 1-2 cm long, with fluff on it. The stipules are drill shaped, about 2 mm long, and often fall early
The flower of chandelier Fusarium is solitary between the axils of branches and leaves. The pedicel is thin and drooping. The length is about 8-14 cm. It is smooth and glabrous. There are 5 bracts, very small, lanceolate, with a length of 1-2 mm. The calyx is tubular, with a length of about 1.5 cm. It is densely covered with fine hairs and often cracks on one side
The flower of chandelier Fusarium has five petals, red, about 5cm long, deeply and finely divided into tassel shape, upward reverse curve, long stamen style, prominent, drooping, about 10cm long, without villi, and the flowering period is the whole year
The capsule is long cylindrical, about 4 cm long and about 1 cm in diameter
Main value of chandelier Fusang
Chandelier Fusang is an ornamental plant with large flowers, bright colors and long flowering period
Chandelier Fusang is mostly planted by the pond, in front of the court, beside the road and by the wall in the south. It is very festive all year round
In the Yangtze River Basin and northern areas, the chandelier Fusarium is cultivated in balconies or courtyards. Under the condition of sufficient light, the viewing period will also be prolonged. Therefore, it is one of the main potted plants placed in public places in summer and autumn