Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
antirrhina
ID:
516634

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) C.V.Morton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1936: 11 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000515966

Common Names

  • Achimenes antirrhina
  • Antirrhinum Achimenes
  • Achimenes

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Synonyms

  • Achimenes amoena Van Houtte ex Hanst. [unknown]
  • Achimenes atrosanguinea Lindl. [unknown]
  • Achimenes cardinalis A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Achimenes foliosa C.Morren [unknown]
  • Achimenes martensiana Walp. [unknown]
  • Achimenes mimuliflora (Regel) Voss & Siebert [unknown]
  • Dicyrta foliosa (C.Morren) Hanst. [unknown]
  • Dicyrta minutiflora (Regel) Hanst. [unknown]
  • Guthnickia atrosanguinea hort. ex Regel [unknown]
  • Guthnickia cardinalis Hanst. [unknown]
  • Guthnickia foliosa Liebm. [unknown]
  • Guthnickia mimuliflora Regel [unknown]
  • Drymonia antirrhina (DC.) Seem. [unknown]

Description

Achimenes antirrhina (also called Fairy Wings, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and bright purple flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, meadows, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Achimenes antirrhina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achimenes antirrhina has small, pink flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three pairs of serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achimenes antirrhina can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plant divisions should be replanted immediately and kept moist.

Where to Find Achimenes antirrhina

Achimenes antirrhina is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia.

Achimenes antirrhina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achimenes antirrhina?

Achimenes antirrhina

What are the common names of Achimenes antirrhina?

Antirrhina Achimenes

What is the natural habitat of Achimenes antirrhina?

Moist grasslands, wetlands, and riparian areas

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2617273: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.