Aeschynanthus pedunculatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pedunculatus
ID:
742259
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.J.Middleton
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 66: 433 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000741592
Common Names
- Pedunculatus Aeschynanthus
- Pedunculatus Aeschynanthus
- Pedunculatus Aeschynanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aeschynanthus pedunculatus (also called Long-stalked Lipstick Plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to Vietnam and is found in moist, shady forests. It has a trailing habit and produces clusters of bright red, tubular flowers in summer.
Uses & Benefits
Aeschynanthus pedunculatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also known to be an air purifier and can help reduce indoor air pollution.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aeschynanthus pedunculatus is a small, red, bell-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aeschynanthus pedunculatus is an evergreen, perennial, climbing shrub with glossy, oval leaves and tubular, two-lipped, red flowers in spring and summer. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer, or from seed. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade.
Where to Find Aeschynanthus pedunculatus
Aeschynanthus pedunculatus can be found in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Aeschynanthus pedunculatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeschynanthus pedunculatus?
Aeschynanthus pedunculatus
What is the common name of Aeschynanthus pedunculatus?
Pedunculate Lipstick Plant
What is the natural habitat of Aeschynanthus pedunculatus?
Tropical forests of India
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-2888408: Based on the initial data import
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.