Iochroma cyaneum (Lindl.) G.H.M. Lawr. & J.M.Tucker
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PLANT TAXONOMY
Family: Solanaceae
Genus: Iochroma
Species: cyaneum

PLANT INFORMATION
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000383
English name: Tubeflower, Violet Churur
Arabic name: ايوكروما
Native: Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador
Country: Bolivia Colombia Ecuador
Plant growth regulators (PGR): Common

PLANT DESCRIPTION

Shrub to 2-3 m. leaves ovate-lanceolate 12 cm. long flowers in terminal or axillary pendulous, umbellate clusters, long pedicelled, corolla tubular pale lavender varying to deep blue. 

Ph: 5.5

Soil:. Prefers well-drained, acidic soil


PLANT USES

ornamental plant


PLANT SYNONYME

Iochroma lanceolatum Miers


BIOGEOGRAPHY
texture Drainage: Well drained
texture Water Sources: Moderate Water
texture Lights: Semi shade
propagation Propagation: Cuttings

floweringFlowering time: Spring & summer

floweringzone: 7


ETHNOBOTANY
Status: Common
Life span: Perennial
pH: Acid

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