Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
erecta
ID:
516661

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) H.P.Fuchs

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 12: 15 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000515993

Common Names

  • Achimenes erecta
  • Erect Achimenes
  • Achimenes

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Synonyms

  • Trevirana coccinea Willd. [unknown]
  • Trevirana pulchella Mart. [unknown]
  • Achimenes autumnalis Hanst. [unknown]
  • Achimenes coccinea Pers. [unknown]
  • Achimenes coccinea pyropaea (Lindl.) Hanst. [unknown]
  • Achimenes coccinea rosea (Lindl.) Hanst. [unknown]
  • Achimenes pulchella Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Achimenes pyropaea Lindl. [unknown]
  • Achimenes rosea Lindl. [unknown]
  • Achimenes tenella DC. [unknown]
  • Columnea erecta Lam. [unknown]
  • Columnea humilis Lam. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Cyrilla pulchella L'Hér. [unknown]
  • Gesneria acaulis Moc. & Sessé [unknown]
  • Gesneria pulchella Sw. [unknown]
  • Gesneria tenella Moc. & Sessé [unknown]
  • Achimenes coccinea intermedia Paxton [unknown]
  • Achimenes coccinea superba Paxton [unknown]
  • Achimenes coccinea vera Romero Zarco [unknown]
  • Achimenes rosea baumannii C.Morren [unknown]
  • Achimenes rosea formosa C.Morren [unknown]
  • Achimenes rosea major Paxton [unknown]
  • Achimenes rosea pyropaea (Lindl.) Hanst. ex Oerst. [unknown]
  • Achimenes humilis Meerb. [unknown]
  • Trevirana rosea (Lindl.) Vis. [unknown]
  • Trevirana tenella D.Dietr. [unknown]

Description

Achimenes erecta (also called Hot Water Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and produces tubular, two-lipped flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achimenes erecta 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 erecta 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 erecta

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

Achimenes erecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achimenes erecta?

Achimenes erecta

What are the common names of Achimenes erecta?

Erect Achimenes

What is the natural habitat of Achimenes erecta?

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-2617298: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Hans Peter Fuchs (1928-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Fuchs' in the authors string.