General Landscape Uses: ornamental shrub common in tropical gardens, hedges, and borders, erosion control, and as a potted plant Ecological Restoration Notes: erosion control and soil stabilization, pollinator attraction and habitat support, drought and heat tolerance, low maintenance and fast growth Description: An evergreen, flowering shrub native to South America. It is prized for its bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers. Dimensions: Max Height – 8 ft. Growth Rate: Fast Native Range: South America (particularly Brazil) Native Habitats: Open woodlands and forest edges – found along transitional zones between forests and grasslands; riparian zones – grows near streams, rivers, and wetland margins, benefiting from occasional flooding. Soils: well-draining, sandy, or loamy soils, often found in lightly disturbed areas; Nutritional Requirements: tolerates poor soils Salt Water Tolerance: Low to moderate Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate Drought Tolerance: Moderate Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Sun Flower Color: Yellow Flower Characteristics: Trumpet shaped Flowering Season: All year Fruit: spiny, capsule-like Wildlife and Ecology: Thrives in warm, humid environments with ample sunlight. Attracts pollinators. Horticultural Notes: Propagation by cuttings or by seed. Comments:
