Acanthaceae

Ecbolium amplexicaule

Green Swan Flower

Shrub

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About

This evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 metres tall, is known for its attractive foliage and small, star-shaped flowers that are white and yellow with five petals. It is native to southeastern Kenya and northeastern Mozambique, typically found in open forests, scrub, and grasslands, often on rocky hillsides.

Where it works in Kilifi

Ideal for Kilifi-coast gardens, this shrub thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It serves well as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, or as a natural windbreak.

Growing notes

An evergreen species, it prefers full sun exposure and well-drained soil. Propagation is possible through seeds, cuttings, or layering, with seeds best sown in spring or early summer.

Sources

Researched with web grounding from: selinawamucii.com, kew.org. Please verify with local knowledge before relying on these notes.