Dichorisandra thyrsiflora (Cultivated- Hong Kong)

Dichorisandra thyrsiflora J.C.Mikan,  Del. Fl. Faun. Bras. 3 1820. (syn: Stickmannia thyrsiflora (J.C.Mikan) Kuntze);
 

Dichorisandra thyrsiflora J.C.Mikan (Cultivated) (Images by Pankaj Kumar & Bhagyashri Ranade (Id by Marco Octávio Pellegrini) 

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Dichorisandra thyrsiflora J.C.Mikan:  Dichorisandra thyrsiflora J.C.Mikan, Del. Fl. Faun. Bras.: 3 (1820).
Family: COMMELINACEAE
Distribution: East and Southern Brazil, but grown as ornamental plant in tropical areas.

Current Location: KFBG, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong (in the garden)

 
efloraofindia:”For Id 06022013MR1’’ potted plant with blue flowers at Pune: 5 posts by 3 authors. Attachments (2) 28/01/2013

requesting identification of this potted plant with spike of blue flowers at a private society garden at Pune. No fruits were seen

A commelinacean member.
…please check with Dichorisandra reginae (L.Linden & Rodigas) H.E.Moore

Thanks a lot for the Id … That was quick. It looks the same 🙂

A reply from another thread:
“The photos identified as Dichorisandra reginae, actually represent D. thyrsiflora, as well.”

 

 
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