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RESEARCH LITERATURE

The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.

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The identity of the African firebush (Hamelia) in the ornamental nursery trade

Author(s): T. S. Elias and M. R. Pooler

Month: Oct
Year: 2004

Publication Type: Article
Journal: Hortscience
Journal Link: http://hortsci.ashspublications.org/search.dtl
Volume: 39
Issue: 6
Pages: 1224-1226

Article Topic(s): Genetics,Morphology
Research Setting(s): Laboratory

Species Referenced: Hamelia patens (Scarletbush),

Abstract

Based on morphological and genetic analysis, the identity of the horticultural plant sold as African firebush appears to be Hamelia patens var. glabra, a species native to Mexico.

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T. S. Elias and M. R. Pooler. "The identity of the African firebush (Hamelia) in the ornamental nursery trade." Hortscience 39.6 (2004): 1224-1226.

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ISSN: 0018-5345

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