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Graptophyllum excelsum
Also called Native Fuchsia, Scarlet Fuchsia
Graptophyllum excelsum, the scarlet fuchsia, is a shrub in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Queensland, Australia, often found on limestone on the edges of monsoon forest and vine thickets. The attractive flowers and adaptable nature make this plant suitable as an ornamental garden plant.
This species occurs along coastal area of Northern and Southern Queensland. The northern populations are found occurring in Dimbulah, Chillagoe and between Townsville and Charters Towers.
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Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
