Meet Psychotria elata, also known as the ‘hooker’s lips’,
‘hot Lips’ and even ‘Mick Jagger’s lips’ plant. This is not fake, it is a
genine plant that can be found in the understory of tropical forests in places
such as Costa Rica and Colombia. The vibrant colourful red flowers attract
pollinators, including hummingbirds and butterflies. P. Elata acts as a host
plant for the golden silkmoth (Xlophanes adalia).
