Leopard flower!

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Belmacanda chinensis

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Durable, up to 50 cm large bedding plant (iris plants) which was originally native to East Asia (China, Korea and Japan). The leopard flower is now also cultivated in Central Europe. Its leaves are greyish-green. The leopard flower blooms in summer with spotted, iris-like flowers. The flower develops into large black seeds.

Belmacanda chinensis is the parent plant of "Belmacanda chinensis extract" the root extract of the plant, which is used for cosmetic products.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer