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Ornamental- It is often used as a hanging plant and can be used to add a splash of color to any room. Ecological restoration-It is also known for its ability to purify air and can help reduce indoor air pollution.
Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal
Wet tropical biome, upto 1200m.
Perennial herb.
Stem is round in cross-section, branched.
Leaves are about 10 x 2.5 cm, lanceshaped, narrowed at both ends, often wavy. Leaf-stalk is 3-6 mm Capsule is 15 cm by 6 mm.
Flowers are red, or orange-red, 3.2-7.3 cm long, lobes orange or red with brown or black markings in a central line, mouth somewhat contracted. Calyx is herbaceous, sepals variable, sometimes very short blunt, sometimes lanceshaped pointed as long as the tube. Flower-stalks are 0.3-1.2 cm long, at branch-ends; more rarely on spurs, in leaf-axils.
Flowering:July-August.