Family Name: Rubiaceae

Synonyms: Carphalea kirondron

Common Name: Flaming Beauty, 繁星花

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Shrub

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Plant Shape : Shrubby

Maximum Height : 1.5 m to 3 m

PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION

Light Preference : Full Sun

Water Preference : Moderate Water

Plant Growth Rate : Fast

Maintenance Requirements : Low

Potential Problems : No serious pest or disease problems.

Propagation Method : Seed, Stem Cutting

Propagation Method Remarks : Propagation by seeds are more difficult compared to stem cuttings. For stem cuttings, cut a few stems of 5-6 inches in length, trim away excess leaves, leaving a couple for plant to make food. Plant stem in one and half inches deep hole, cover with soil and place plant in shaded area, water regularly.