Gmelina philippensis (Hedgehog) - Image 10

Botanical name: Gmelina philippensis

Common names: Hedgehog, Parrot's Beak, Ching-chai

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: Malaya, Malaysia, India, Philippine Islands

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Gmelina philippensis
Gmelina philippensis (Parrot s Beak Shrub)Named for its distinctive yellow flowers that resemble a parrot s beak, curving downward in eye-catching clusters.


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