Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
glabrata
ID:
516674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fritsch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(36): 174 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516006

Common Names

  • Achimenes glabrata
  • Smooth Achimenes
  • Achimenes

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Synonyms

  • Achimenes gloxiniiflora Forkel ex Lem. [unknown]
  • Diastema gloxiniiflorum Regel [unknown]
  • Eumolpe fimbriata Decne. [unknown]
  • Gloxinia fimbriata Brongn. [unknown]
  • Gloxinia fimbriata Hook. [unknown]
  • Gloxinia glabrata Zucc. [unknown]
  • Gloxinia gloxiniiflora Walp. [unknown]
  • Plectopoma fimbriatum Hanst. [unknown]
  • Plectopoma gloxiniiflorum Hanst. [unknown]
  • Plectopoma glabratum Hanst. [unknown]
  • Achimenes fimbriata (Hook.) Hend. [unknown]
  • Sinningia gloxiniiflora Scheidw. [unknown]

Description

Achimenes glabrata (also called Smooth 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 glabrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achimenes glabrata has a flower with a white or pink color and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achimenes glabrata 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 glabrata

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

Achimenes glabrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achimenes glabrata?

Achimenes glabrata

What type of plant is Achimenes glabrata?

Achimenes glabrata is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.

Where is Achimenes glabrata found?

Achimenes glabrata is found in Mexico and Guatemala.

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-2617309: Based on the initial data import
Karl Fritsch (1864-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fritsch' in the authors string.