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Anisotes galanae

Acanthaceae

Anisotes galanae

Galana Anisotes

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IUCN: VulnerableNative species library

Not currently in the nursery

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About

Anisotes galanae is a shrub native to Kenya, typically found in seasonally dry tropical biomes. Like other members of its genus, it features two-lipped flowers that are often orange to red in colour, producing four seeds within a woody fruit capsule.

Where it works in Kilifi

This Kenyan native shrub thrives in seasonally dry tropical conditions and sandy ground, making it suitable for sunny, well-drained areas in a Kilifi-coast garden or landscape.

Growing notes

It prefers well-drained soil. Specific details on growth rate, established water needs, or hardiness are not readily available.

Sources

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