Characteristics of chandelier supporting mulberry

The nickname of chandelier Fusang

Chandelier Fusang, also known as split hibiscus, coral Fusang, Fengling Fusang, chandelier, lantern flower, fake Xizang safflower.

The origin of chandelier Fusang

Chandelier Fusang, native to tropical East Africa, is a common garden ornamental plant in tropical countries. It is also cultivated in Taiwan, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi and Yunnan.

Morphological characteristics of chandelier supporting mulberry

Chandelier Fusang is an evergreen upright shrub plant, about 3 meters high, the branches are relatively slender, often drooping, the surface is relatively smooth, there is no villi growth.

The leaves of the chandelier are oval or oblong, about 4cm in length and 1.5cm in width, the tip is short-pointed, the end is obtuse or broadly cuneate, the edge of the leaf is toothed, and there are no tomentose on both sides of the leaf.

The petiole of the chandelier Fusang is 1mi 2cm long, with villi on it, and the stipules are subulate, about 2mm long, often falling early.

The flower of the chandelier is solitary in the axils of the leaves at the end of the branch, the pedicel is relatively thin, drooping, about 8 mi 14 cm in length, smooth and glabrous, the bud has 5 pieces, very small, lanceolate, 1m in length, calyx tubular, about 1.5 cm in length, densely covered with fine hairs, often cracking on one side.

Chandelier Fu mulberry flowers have 5 petals, red, about 5 cm long, deeply parted for fimbriate, upward reverse, stamen style long, more prominent, drooping, about 10 cm long, no villi, florescence is throughout the year.

The capsule is long cylindrical, about 4 cm long and 1 cm in diameter.

The main value of chandelier supporting mulberry

Chandelier supporting mulberry is an ornamental flower with large flowers, bright colors and long flowering period.

Chandelier Fusang in the south is more planted in the pool, in front of the court, roadside and wall, flowers bloom throughout the year, very festive.

The chandelier mulberry is raised in the balcony or courtyard in the Yangtze River basin and the northern region, and the viewing period will be prolonged under the condition of sufficient light, so it is one of the main potted plants placed in public places in summer and autumn.