Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
fecundus
ID:
522580

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Woods

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33: 482 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521912

Common Names

  • Fecund Lipstick Plant
  • Fecund Aeschynanthus
  • Fecund Tube Flower

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Synonyms

  • Aeschynanthus breviflorus Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Aeschynanthus fecundus (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 fecundus is a popular ornamental plant that is used to decorate homes and gardens. It is also known for its medicinal properties, as it is known to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeschynanthus fecundus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeschynanthus fecundus 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 fecundus

Aeschynanthus fecundus can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, such as Borneo, Sumatra, and the Malay Peninsula.

Aeschynanthus fecundus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeschynanthus fecundus?

Aeschynanthus fecundus

What type of plant is Aeschynanthus fecundus?

Aeschynanthus fecundus is a flowering plant.

What is the natural habitat of Aeschynanthus fecundus?

Aeschynanthus fecundus 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