Identification: Seeking identification of house plant

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  1. Vivian Walworth

    Vivian Walworth Member

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    I need help in ID of a house plant, possibly from Africa or Australia. Plant is 4 feet high. Leaves regular,tapered oval, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches, alternate, with finely toothed margins. Flowers 5-petaled, yellow, not very showy, but as they go to seed they become very showy fruit, with bright red sepals and deep blue berries. Can anyone help with identification?
     
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  2. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Probably not it, but check out Leycesteria formosa.
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Can you post a picture for us?
     
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    I'm sending a jpeg photo of the blossom. I'll send one of the fruit a bit later.

    Vivianvwalworth@comcast.net
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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  6. Vivian Walworth

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    Thank you, Daniel, for instructions re sending images. I'll try again.

    Best regards,

    Vivian
     
    Vivian Walworth, Apr 24, 2008
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