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Petalidium bracteatum

Petalidium bracteatum in conservatory at Kirstenbosch
Common names: Ruacana petalidium (Eng.); Ruacana rooibekkiebos (Afr.)
Family: Acanthaceae

... are usually an adaptation to attract sunbirds. The Ruacana petalidium provides the bird with sweet nectar (energy) and ... The slightly leathery leaves aid in water conservation. Petalidium The Ruacana petalidium is best planted in a sunny, well-drained position ...

08 / 03 / 2004 | Ernst van Jaarsveld | Kirstenbosch NBG
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Petalidium coccineum

Petalidium coccineum in conseravtory at Kirstenbosch
Common names: Kaoko petalidium (Eng.); rooi-tongklapper, Kaoko rooibekkiebos (Afr.)
Family: Acanthaceae

... The smooth seed capsules are about 12 mm long. The Kaoko petalidium is restricted to northwestern Namibia and occurs ... rapidly. The soil is a sandy loam and well drained. Petalidium Petalidum coccineum is a sight to see with its ... throughout the year with a peak in summer. The genus Petalidium is derived from the Greek petalon meaning' leaf' ...

05 / 01 / 2004 | Ernst van Jaarsveld | Kirstenbosch NBG
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Petalidium oblongifolium

Petalidium oblongifolium
Common names: blue petalidium, blue petal-bush (Eng.); bloubos, blou-tongklapper (Afr.)
Family: Acanthaceae

... Garden is thanked for providing images of the flower. Petalidium oblongifolium is a small, much-branched, evergreen ... in spring and continuing into winter (October to July).  Petalidium oblongifolium grows in bushveld in Mpumalanga and ... nectar that attracts and feeds many pollinating insects. Petalidium Propagate by seeds sown in spring or early summer ...

13 / 04 / 2020 | Samuel Lekhetho | Free State NBG
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