10 Lemon Pistol Bush - Duvernoia aconitiflora Seeds - Indigenous Evergreen Shrub

Duvernoia belongs in the Acanthaceae, a large family of over 2 000 species of mainly herbs, shrubs and climbers, widespread throughout the tropics. Other South African members of this family that are well known to gardeners include Mackaya bella (forest bellbush), Barleria obtusa (bush violet), Hypoestes aristata (ribbon bush) and Thunbergia alata (black-eyed Susan). Duvernoia aconitiflora commonly known as Lemon Pistol Bush is a South African indigenous species from the KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga Provinces. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree of up to 3 meters tall. It is one of two species in its genus which belongs within the Acanthaceae family. The leaves are oblong to lanceolate, hairless, with opposite positioning along the green young stems. The flowers are two lipped, white or cream with mauve markings on the lower lip. Terminal spikes bear up to seven flowers. Flowering occurs in autumn. The plant is considered a good garden option in warmer climates away from frost.

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