Aeschynanthus ellipticus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ellipticus
ID:
522574
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum. & Lauterb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee : 541 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521906
Common Names
- Elliptic Basket Vine
- Elliptic Lipstick Plant
- Elliptic Wax Plant
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Aeschynanthus ellipticus (also called Lipstick Plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of Sumatra, Indonesia. It is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and bright red flowers. It grows best in bright, indirect light and prefers humid conditions.
Uses & Benefits
Aeschynanthus ellipticus is a popular houseplant and is often used in hanging baskets. It has a trailing habit and produces bright yellow and orange flowers. It is easy to care for and requires minimal maintenance.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeschynanthus ellipticus has bright red flowers that are shaped like tubes and have a yellow throat. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aeschynanthus ellipticus is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. It is an evergreen perennial with a trailing habit and small, glossy, ovate leaves. The flowers are tubular, yellow-orange in color, and borne in clusters. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is by stem cuttings or by division of the rootball.
Where to Find Aeschynanthus ellipticus
Aeschynanthus ellipticus can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, such as Borneo, Sumatra, and the Malay Peninsula.
Aeschynanthus ellipticus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeschynanthus ellipticus?
Aeschynanthus ellipticus
What type of plant is Aeschynanthus ellipticus?
Aeschynanthus ellipticus is a flowering plant.
What is the natural habitat of Aeschynanthus ellipticus?
Aeschynanthus ellipticus is native to Southeast Asia.
Species in the Aeschynanthus genus
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, Aeschynanthus batesii, Aeschynanthus brachyphyllus, Aeschynanthus bracteatus, Aeschynanthus brevicalyx, Aeschynanthus breviflorus, Aeschynanthus burttii, Aeschynanthus buxifolius, Aeschynanthus calanthus, Aeschynanthus camiguinensis, Aeschynanthus candidus, Aeschynanthus cardinalis, Aeschynanthus caudatus, Aeschynanthus celebicus, Aeschynanthus ceylanicus, Aeschynanthus chiritoides, Aeschynanthus chorisepalus, Aeschynanthus chrysanthus, Aeschynanthus copelandii, Aeschynanthus cordifolius, Aeschynanthus crassifolius, Aeschynanthus cryptanthus, Aeschynanthus cuernosensis, Aeschynanthus curtisii, Aeschynanthus curvicalyx, Aeschynanthus dasycalyx, Aeschynanthus dempoensis, Aeschynanthus dischorensis, Aeschynanthus ellipticus,
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-2623821: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Carl Adolf Georg Lauterbach (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lauterb.' in the authors string.