I remember as a kid my playmates and i would extract the pistil (that long needle like thing in the middle of the flower) and sip its sweet nectar. Making like bees. I am glad to find out now that this shrub (also known as the Jungle Flame) is medicinal.
This woody shrub is good as a hedge with its sturdy stems. Very easy maintenance, not sensitive to harsh sunlight and is generous year-round with flowers. Yes, even now that it rains.
