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Crossandra infundibuliformis
Scientific Name: Crossandra infundibuliformis
Family: Acanthaceae
Category: Dicot
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Crossandra infundibuliformis: The Firecracker Flower
Crossandra infundibuliformis, commonly known as the firecracker flower, is a vibrant and rewarding plant for both home and garden.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions the presence of sap.
- The plant can grow into a shrub up to 1 meter tall.
- The text describes the plant as having multiple shoots.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Crossandra infundibuliformis (L.) Nees
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: Crossandra axillaris Nees
- Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 832783
Common Names
- Firecracker Flower
- Kanakambaram (Aboli)
- Crossandra
- Firecracker Plant
- Orange Marmalade Firecracker Flower
- Unnamed: unarmed orange nail dye (Gujarati)
- Unnamed: priyadarsha (Hindi)
- Unnamed: abbolige (Kannada)
- Taikurinkukka (Trusted common name)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to southern India and Sri Lanka.
- Also found in East Africa and Southeast Asia.
- Winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11.
- Grown in pots or containers in cooler climates.
Morphology and Growth
- Tropical evergreen shrub, often reaching 2 feet or more in pot culture.
- Can grow to 1 meter tall.
- Often used as hedge plants in zone 10 in the U.S.
- Leaves grow in whorls of 4.
- Prefers light, organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils.
Quirky Facts
- In South India, the Kanakambaram flowers are a favorite of ladies to put in their hair and compete with jasmine for adorning South-Indian hair-dos.
- Crossandra seeds require light for germination, so don’t cover them when sowing.
Uses and Benefits
- The plant is used for ornamental purposes, bringing color to gardens and homes.
- Leaves have been studied for phenolic content and antioxidant properties.
- Studies indicate potential antibacterial, antioxidant, and hepatoprotective activity in leaf extracts.
Genetic Information
- The text references the Crossandra infundibuliformis tRNA-Leu (trnL) gene, partial sequence trnL-trnF intergenic spacer, complete sequence and tRNA-Phe (trnF) gene, partial.
Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides help and information on Crossandra infundibuliformis.
- Information available on Wikimedia Commons (File:Crossandra infundibuliformis - Missi Botanical Garden.jpg).