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Australian native Graptophyllum species
Family: Acanthaceae
The two species mostly cultivated are holly fuchsia Graptophyllum ilicifolium (also called Mount Blackwood Holly) and the scarlet fuchsia, Graptophyllum excelsum.
Another that might be obtained is the Queensland holly, Graptophyllum spinigerum. A forth native species (Graptophyllum reticulatum is rare and andangered.
Graptophyllum ilicifoliumwas the featured plant in the 20-12-2024 edition of Get Results Gardening, a weekly publication for Australians via email. When you request a free trial (go calyx.com.au/getresultsgardening.html for more information), you can ask for a copy of the 20-12-2024 edition if you want to see the article (Australian residents only).
Native Graptophyllum in the Landscape
More pictures will be added to give you an idea of growth habit and how plants look in various settings, in and out of flowerClick for larger images.
Graptophyllum ilicifolium
Graptophyllum ilicifolium, Holly Fuchsia or Mount Blackwood Holly
Warning: collection, destruction, propagation, movement, sale or purchase of any Australian native plant (including seeds or spores) may be subject to laws and regulations. Be sure to check with appropriate authorities before engaging in these activities, even on private property. Other laws may also apply to the treatment and movement of plant or soil material (for example, to control the spread of weeds, pests and diseases.)
More images will be added over time, but in-depth, high-quality information is now being reserved for the email publication (mini-magazine) Get Results Gardening. This is due to the decline of online advertising and the rise of content appropriation by AI bots. If you live in Australia and would like to see a copy of the 20-12-2024 edition, which contained an article about G. ilicifolium, ask for it in the body of your email message when you request a free trial. More information here: calyx.com.au/getresultsgardening.html
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