This is a large shrub with slow growth. It is an evergreen shrub; which tends to grow more erect. Leaves of this plant grow on growing tips of the branches in a spirally whorled fashion.
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| Gustavia insignis |
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| Gustavia insignis |
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| Gustavia insignis |
The leaves are quite attractive. Flowers are most beautiful, with blushing pink coloured petals. As they age they show some shades of purple.
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| Gustavia insignis foiliage |
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| New buds peeping from foliage |
Origin of this plant is South America. The plant bears fruit and can be propagated with seeds. However, I tried propagating it with root cuttings and I am happy to say that I have succeeded. A single root cutting can make 2 to 5 saplings. This shrub belongs to family of Kailashpati (कैलाशपती) or Cannonball tree. Scientifically the family is called 'Lecythidaceae'.
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