Date/Time : 05 July 2008 Location Place : Florida, USA Altitude : 1m GPS : NA Habitat : Nursery specimen Type : cultivated Plant Habit : Armed, semi-climbing shrub ... Height : to at least 2m ... Length : to at least 2m Leaves Type : opposite Shape : as seen ... Size : approx 5cm X 3cm Inflorescence Type : corymb Size : to approx 10cm in diameter Flowers Size : about 2cm... Colour : pink in bud, opening white... Calyx :small, green Bracts : Fruits Type : Shape : ovoid to rounded Size : 2cm Seeds : few per fruit, maybe 1 to 3
Other Info : hauntingly fragrant! http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z93/fastfeat/?action=view¤t=Carissa2-1.jpg http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z93/fastfeat/?action=view¤t=Carissa1-1.jpg This is a Carissa that I've grown over the years, and the nurseryman from whom I bought it in LA (a sharp plant guy in his own right) did not know the species. It tends to arch and make thickets, but will clamber into trees somewhat if it can. New growth is pubescent, retaining some even in maturity; leaves grayish-green. Large, paired straight spines (one opposite other on stem) at some nodes. Flowers are produced on very small plants, and are in large, showy, trusses and are hauntingly fragrant. Fruit is small, few-seeded, sparingly produced. Cuttings are extremely difficult to root (compared to C. macrocarpa). Not sure if this is perhaps an Indian species or African? It is rare in the trade here in the US. Thanks in advance! Ken. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix?hl=en.
