Lysiana spathulata (Blakely) Barlow

Plant erect to pendulous. Leaves flat, obovate to spathulate, rounded at apex; lamina 3-8 cm long, 12-25 mm wide, gradually attenuate at base into petiole 5-15 mm long; venation distinct, the central vein more prominent. Inflorescence a pedunculate 2-flowered umbel; peduncle usually 1-2 mm long; pedicels 3-7 mm long; bracts 2 mm long, rounded at apex, appressed to ovary. Calyx 1-1.5 mm long, distinctly 6-toothed. Corolla in mature bud 20-30 mm long, usually red, rarely yellow, sometimes tipped with green or black. Anthers transversely septate. Style articulate c. 1 mm above base. Fruit ellipsoidal, 8-12 mm long, the calyx limb forming a distinct collar below apex.

It is a tropical plant. It grows in northern Australia. It grows from sea level to 800 m altitude. It can grow in arid places.