Abroma augusta (Devil Cotton)
Abroma augusta (Devil Cotton) burgundy flower hanging with green leaves and closed buds nearby.
Botanical name: Abroma augusta
Common name: Devil Cotton
Family: Malvaceae
Subfamily: Sterculioideae
Origin: Tropical Asia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Large bush or small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous; unusual color
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicineThe leaves have an oblong shap.The seeds are contained in a cotton-like envelope. Dark, maroon flowers are formed in terminal panicles. The leaves and stems are covered with soft, bristly hairs that are extremely irritating to the touch.
Abroma augusta (Devil Cotton) lime green flower with flared wings captured in a close up
Abroma augusta (Devil Cotton) with brown seed capsules alongside a pale green flower and foliage.
Abroma augusta (Devil Cotton) tan seed pod with fibrous texture on a thin wooden branch.
Abroma augusta (Devil Cotton) dry fruit capsule with white fibers and dark seeds exposed inside.
Abroma augusta (Devil Cotton) with a distinct hanging purple flower among light green textured leaves.
Abroma augusta (Devil Cotton) burgundy flower hanging down among many large light green pointed leaves.
Abroma augusta (Devil Cotton) dark red flowers hanging from green leafy branches in natural light.
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