Sanchezia speciosa

Sanchezia, Shrubby Whitevein, Gold Vein Plant

Message of the Flower

Foresight

The Mother’s Comment

A perception that is under the Divine Influence.

Colour

Golden-yellow, dull reddish-orange

Family

Acanthaceae

Person who named the flower

Eduard Friedrich Poeppig

Flower Size

1-2 inches

Flower Texture

Smooth

Number of Petals

Tubular corolla split into lobes

Floral Symmetry

Bilateral

Fragrance of Flower

Not particularly fragrant

Leaf Texture

Smooth, glossy

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Dark green with white or yellow veins

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Shrub

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Sporadically throughout the year in tropical conditions

Climate

Tropical

Water Requirements

Moderate, prefers humidity

Soil Type

Well-drained, fertile, humus-rich

Temperature Ranges

Above 60F (15C), does not tolerate cold

Sun or Shade

Partial shade, some sun in cooler climates

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Aphids, spider mites, scale insects

Pollinators

Hummingbirds, butterflies

Habitat

Tropical forests of Peru and Ecuador

Role in the Ecosystem

Nectar for pollinators, ornamental foliage

Quotations

No notable quotations

Ornamental

Valued for decorative foliage and vibrant flowers

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mainly ornamental

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered

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