Mazhar Botanic Garden

Karomia speciosa (Hutch. &Corbishley)R.

Wild parasol flower

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Karomia
Species: speciosa
Sample code: EGY-MBG-001321
Common name: Wild parasol flower
English name: Southern Chinese hats
Arabic name: كاروما
Native: South Africa - Madagascar
Country: Madagascar South Africa
(PGR): Rare

Semi deciduous shrub or small tree grow 7 m tall leaves ovate 25-4 cm long, 2-3 cm width, dark olive or deep green, paler green underneath, margins coarsely toothed

Ornamental shrub or small tree. landscaping. hedge. nectar-rich, blue and pink flowers draw butterflies. as well as nectar-feeding birds. indoor. sheltered outdoor spaces. it is an excellent plant for feeding honeybees.

Holmskioldia speciosa Hutch & Corbishley

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Texture: Enriched soil Sandy
Fertility: High
Drainage: Well drained
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Well water
Climates: Tropical
Lights: Light shade Sheltered shade
Propagation: Seeds- cuttings
Flowering time: Summer
Zone: 9 : 10
pH range: 6.0-7.0

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