It is native to Burma, India, Southeast Asia and Malaysia; its wild habitat is threatened.

[2][3] Flowers cone-shaped, bright orange or yellow, 4-5 inches.

[2] Leaves broadly ovate to elliptic, light green, with darker veins, up to 12 inches long.

[2] It is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for its beautiful flowers.

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