Family: Rubiaceae
This species is an upright, tall, red flowering large shrub or small tree
found in Central to South America and the W. Indies.
It likes moisture and acid soils. It is very cold tender. The ones I saw in
the Rainforests of Costa Rica were very impressive. In the under story
situation they had grown to 30' and their brilliant red bracts could be seen
for long distances. It can be rooted by cuttings, but not easily.
Air-layering is probably the surest method of reproduction.
Craig M. Allen
Conservatory Manager
Fairchild Tropical Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road
Coral Gables/Miami, Florida 33156
Tel.: 305-667-1651 ext. 3320
Fax: 305-661-8953
web: www.fairchildgarden.org
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mburack@mindspring.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2001 11:22 AM
To: Multiple recipients of list AROID-L
Subject: non-aroid question
I think I knew the answer to this question, but I cant remember for the life
of me.
Is anyone familiar witht the genus "Warszewiczia"? (my spelling might be
off).
Any info would be appreciated.
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