Gmelina philippensis (Hedgehog) - Image 9

Botanical name: Gmelina philippensis

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

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: Malaya, Malaysia, India, Philippine Islands

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
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Gmelina philippensis yellow flower close up with layered purple bracts and green foliage
Gmelina philippensis flower with yellow petals emerging from overlapping purple bracts and leaves
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Gmelina asiatica (philippensis) - seeds

3661 Gmelina asiatica (philippensis) - seeds

Parrot's Beak. 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. Keep warm and lightly moist. May be slow germinating.

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