Pachystachys cordata is a tropical shrub known for its showy, elongated spikes of bright red-orange bracts and white flowers, attracting pollinators. It thrives in warm, humid climates and is often cultivated for its ornamental appeal.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Pachystachys Cordata (Pachystachys cordata)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Pachystachys |
| Species | Pachystachys cordata |
Similar in genus Pachystachys
