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Definition of Graptophyllum pictum
1. Noun. Tropical Old World shrub having purple or red tubular flowers and leaf markings resembling the profile of a human face.
Group relationships: Genus Graptophyllum, Graptophyllum
Generic synonyms: Bush, Shrub
Lexicographical Neighbors of Graptophyllum Pictum
Literary usage of Graptophyllum pictum
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Book of the Garden by Charles McIntosh (1855)
"... O. zebrina compacta, G. zebrina splendens ; Goodyera discolor, G. repens;
Graptophyllum pictum ..."
2. Publication by Field Columbian Museum (1902)
"[Graptophyllum pictum Griff. St. Croix—Eggers in Fl. St. Croix 1371 ex Lindau in
Urb. Symb., 2:213.] 899. ..."
3. Journal of Horticulture, Cottage Gardener and Country Gentlemen (1867)
"... highly spoken of for bedding-purposes, and which is certainly the most beautiful
plant of its colour, resembling Graptophyllum pictum in the markings of ..."
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