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Graptophyllum excelsum

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Scarlet fuchsia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Graptophyllum
Species:
G. excelsum
Binomial name
Graptophyllum excelsum

Graptophyllum excelsum, the scarlet fuchsia, is a shrub in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Queensland, Australia, often found on limestone on the edges of monsoon forest and vine thickets. The attractive flowers and adaptable nature make this plant suitable as an ornamental garden plant.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ "Graptophyllum excelsum". Australian Native Plants Society. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
  2. ^ information sign at the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney