Friday 25 March 2016

Gustavia insignis, Family: Lecythidaceae

Gustavia insignis is a large, woody shrub with very attractive, Dracaena-like foliage. Flowers are very attractive. It belongs to the same family of Kailsahpati or Cannonball tree. However, it has no fragrance like Kailashpati.






Fruit
When grown in ground it really flourishes but also can be grown in large pots. It can bloom even in semi shade. Flowering time is summer and monsoon. The plant can be propagated with seeds and also from root cuttings.


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