cockscomb

local name

Kralaron Chong Pu (Prachinburi)/ Dok Thua Yai Soi (Northern Region)/ Por Kho Tee (Karen Mae Hong Son)

Common name: Cocks comb/Foxtail amaranth

Scientific name Celosia argentea L. 'Plumosa'

Celosia genus

Variety Plumosa

Synonym

Amaranthus cristatus Noronha

Amaranthus huttonii H.J.Veitch

Amaranthus purpureus Nieuwl.

Amaranthus pyramidalis Noronha

Family name AMARANTHACEAE

Plant group

flowering plants

Botanical characteristics

The stem of Roi Kai is a low shrub with no core. The bush is about 51 cm tall and has many branches. It is vertical along the top.

Leaves: single leaves in groups Each group has one large leaf, oval shaped, pointed tip, leaf size approximately 3-4 cm long. The rest are small leaves.

Flower type: yellow flowers The stems and leaves are light green and yellowish. As for the red flower type The stems and leaves are dark red. The flowers come out in a bouquet. The flowers are small, each inflorescence is about 15 cm long.

Ecological conditions

outdoor

ecological conditions

Outdoor wooden chicken necklace Easy to grow Grows well in soil that is high in organic matter. and drains well

Place of origin

Native to Africa

Distribution

Colombia, Cuba, Czechoslovakia Dominican Republic, Mexico, Burma, Nepal, Bangladesh, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, etc.

Planting and propagation

Propagated by seed.

Utilization type

ornamental plants

Popularly grown as an ornamental plant in various places.

Soure : https://www.royalparkrajapruek.org/Plants