Helicteres isora

Helicteres isora

Native to:
Andaman Is. | Bangladesh | Cambodia | China | Hainan | India | Laos | Malaya | Maluku | Myanmar | Nepal | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Thailand | Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Malvaceae
Genus:
Helicteres
Species:
Helicteres isora

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
300 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
red, orange
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination is often erratic.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash