Warszewiczia coccinea (or chaconia, wild poinsettia, pastora del monte and pride of Trinidad and Tobago) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is the national flower of Trinidad and Tobago. It is also found throughout Central America …

2024年11月24日 · The Soufriere Tree produces small, pink flowers and the plant is described as an untidy brancher. The Soufriere Tree is supposedly endemic to St. Vincent. TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: The Land of Steelband, Soca, and Calypso in 2019 formally declared the Double Chaconia (Warszewiezia coccinea), a.k.a. Wild Poinsettia and Pride of Trinidad and Tobago ...

2023年10月23日 · The Chaconia flower, with its vibrant hues, beautifully mirrors the colors of Trinidad and Tobago’s national flag and the shield depicted on the Coat of Arms, symbolizing unity and national pride.

Popular pink flowers found in Trinidad and Tobago include the Chaconia or Wild Poinsettia, Cyrtopodium Andersonii orchid, White Fiddlewood, Mimosa Pudica, Blue Mahoe, and Cocorite Palm. Pink flowers hold cultural significance and convey …

The National Flower, the Chaconia, (Warszewiczia Coccinea), called "Wild Poinsetta" or "Pride of Trinidad and Tobago" is a flaming red forest flower of the family Rubianceae. The title is in honour of the last Spanish Governor of Trinidad and Tobago, Don Jose Maria Chacon.

Warscewiczia coccinea, or Wild Poinsettia, is native to tropical America and is a fast-growing shrub that thrives in full sun and regular water. This plant is grown in USDA Zones 9 to 11, and can grow up to nine feet tall, exhibiting striking red and crimson vinous flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

The honour of being chosen as our national flower goes to a wild, forest flower called the Chaconia, also known as the "Pride of Trinidad and Tobago" and "Wild Poinsettia." The Chaconia is an indigenous flower known by its long sprays of magnificent vermillion.

Warszewiczia coccinea or Wild poinsettia (scientific name: Warszewiczia coccinea) is a tropical evergreen shrub in the genus Warszewiczia of the family Acanthaceae, native to tropical America, including Mexico and the West Indies. It grows wild in moist forests at …

Visitors to the Caribbean are often dazzled by the brilliance of the islands’ beautiful flowers, which they consider very exotic – orchids, hibiscus, anthuriums, heliconias and gingers. With its new popularity and visibility, Trinidad and Tobago’s magnificent double Chaconia can now be …

Warszewiczia coccinea (or chaconia, wild poinsettia and pride of Trinidad and Tobago) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is the national flower of Trinidad and Tobago because it blooms on 31 August, which coincides with the day that Trinidad and Tobago became independent from the United Kingdom.

2023年11月5日 · Often referred to as "Wild Poinsettia" or the "Pride of Trinidad and Tobago," the Chaconia is the national flower of the country. This fiery red blossom is a symbol of courage, unity, and strength. Its vivid color and distinctive five-petal design make it an iconic representation of Trinidad and Tobago's spirit.

Warszewiczia (or Warscewiczia) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. They are primarily tropical Central and South American trees and shrubs. Perhaps the most famous member of the genus is W. coccinea (chaconia), which is …

2023年4月3日 · There are many more flowers I have yet to encounter in Trinidad. I was just reading recently about the national flower of Trinidad, the Chaconia. While indigenous to the country, it was named...

2024年6月28日 · Known as the “Wild Poinsettia” or the “Pride of Trinidad and Tobago,” the Chaconia (Warszewiczia Coccinea) is a flaming red forest flower that belongs to the Rubianceae family. With its vibrant color and delicate petals, the Chaconia adds a touch of elegance to the island’s diverse flora.

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2018年3月4日 · The National Flower, the Single Chaconia, also called Wild Poinsettia or Pride of Trinidad and Tobago is a aming red forest ower. Belonging to the family rubiaceae, this ower owes its botanical name, Warszewiczia Coccinea, to …

The Single Chaconia, shared with us by other countries, is the national flower, but the Double is uniquely Trinidadian and justifiably has a superior claim to hold this position. In 1957, Mrs Grace Mulloon, accompanied by two friends, one of whom was Mr David Auyong, spotted a spectacular flowering plant at the top of a group of Chaconias in ...

Warszewiczia coccinea (or chaconia, wild poinsettia and pride of Trinidad and Tobago) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is the national flower of Trinidad and Tobago because it blooms on 31 August, which coincides with the day that Trinidad and Tobago became independent from the United Kingdom.

2018年12月16日 · These are Trinidad Pride, wild poinsettia and Chaconier. They described the plant as being "a gorgeous plant, forming one of the most attractive features of the flora of Trinidad." (Williams and Cheesman, 1928). Warszewiczia coccinea cv ‘David Auyong’ the botanical name of the double chaconia---the national flower.

2022年8月17日 · The Chaconia is an indigenous flower known by its long sprays of magnificent vermillion. Coincidentally, this flower blooms on every anniversary of our Independence Day (August 31, 1962). For us, the Chaconia represents the …