Status:
valid
Authors:
C.V.Morton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 27: 311 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657424
Common Names
- Drymonia fimbriata
- Fimbriata Drymonia
- Fimbriata
Description
Drymonia fimbriata (also called Fringed Drymonia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, with small, green-veined, ovate leaves and small white flowers with fringed margins.
Uses & Benefits
Drymonia fimbriata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Drymonia fimbriata is white and has a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Drymonia fimbriata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Drymonia fimbriata
Drymonia fimbriata is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Drymonia fimbriata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Drymonia fimbriata?
Drymonia fimbriata
What is the natural habitat of Drymonia fimbriata?
Tropical rainforests of Ecuador and Colombia
What are the common names of Drymonia fimbriata?
Fringed Drymonia, Fringed Velvet Plant
Species in the Drymonia genus
Drymonia tomentulifera,
Drymonia aciculata,
Drymonia affinis,
Drymonia alloplectoides,
Drymonia ambonensis,
Drymonia anisophylla,
Drymonia antherocycla,
Drymonia brochidodroma,
Drymonia candida,
Drymonia chiribogana,
Drymonia coccinea,
Drymonia conchocalyx,
Drymonia coriacea,
Drymonia crassa,
Drymonia crenatiloba,
Drymonia dodsonii,
Drymonia doratostyla,
Drymonia dressleri,
Drymonia ecuadorensis,
Drymonia erythroloma,
Drymonia fimbriata,
Drymonia flavida,
Drymonia foliacea,
Drymonia folsomii,
Drymonia glandulosa,
Drymonia guatemalensis,
Drymonia hansteiniana,
Drymonia hoppii,
Drymonia killipii,
Drymonia laciniosa,
Drymonia lanceolata,
Drymonia macrantha,
Drymonia macrophylla,
Drymonia microcalyx,
Drymonia microphylla,
Drymonia mortoniana,
Drymonia multiflora,
Drymonia oinochrophylla,
Drymonia oxysepala,
Drymonia parviflora,
Drymonia peltata,
Drymonia pendula,
Drymonia pilifera,
Drymonia psila,
Drymonia psilocalyx,
Drymonia pudica,
Drymonia pulchra,
Drymonia punctulata,
Drymonia rhodoloma,
Drymonia rubra,
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,