Strophanthus boivinii (Wood Shaving Flower)
Strophanthus boivinii
Botanical name: Strophanthus boivinii
Common name: Wood Shaving Flower
Family: Apocynaceae
Origin: Madagaskar
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Very unusual strophanthus with orange-brown flowers that look like carved out of wood with petals curled like a wooden shavings. This flower is very unique, looking almost artificial. Bright orange twisted petals with yellow margins indeed look like fancy wood shavings. Very rare plant in cultivation, and hard to propagate. Spectacular eye stopper, it is in bloom 2-3 times a year! Drought tolerant, takes both full sun or shade. Compact shrub in container, can be trained into a small tree. Leaves are leathery and dark green with white veins, and light green when young.
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