Firebush
Hamelia patens
Summary 2
Hamelia patens is a large perennial shrub or small tree in the coffee family, Rubiaceae, that is native to the American subtropics and tropics. Its range extends from Florida in the southern United States to as far south as Argentina. Common names include firebush, hummingbird bush, scarlet bush, and redhead. In Belize, this plant's Mayan name is Ix Canaan and is also known as "Guardian of the Forest".
Contributor 3
Cierra Deskins
Interesting Fact 3
In the West Indies a syrup is made from the fruits of Firebush that is used for dysentery.
Arcadia Archives [Internet]. San Antonia (TX): Plant Answers; [cited 21 July 2019]. Available from: https://www.plantanswers.com/arcadia_pages/plant_of_the_month/Firebush.htm
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- (c) cierradeskins, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA)
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