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Gmelina philippensis Family: Verbenaceae Hedgehog, Parrot's Beak, Ching-chai Origin: Malaya, Malaysia, India, Philippine Islands An extraordinary round shrub with pendant branches, large long leaves and exotic flowers comprised of yellow blossoms which emerge at the end of a tube-like structure of overlapping bracts. The flower resembles parrot's beak. Large yellow pod contains 1 seed. Sow seed in standard potting mix with good drainage. Grow in full light, water freely and feed once a month. Related species - Gmelina Arborea. These are tropical plants, can be deciduous in cooler climates. Link to this plant: http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/gmelina_philippensis.htm