Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pendula
ID:
658133

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp.) Wiehler

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 325 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657465

Common Names

  • Drymonia pendula
  • Pendula Drymonia
  • Pendula

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Description

Drymonia pendula (also called Pendulous Drymonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a small, epiphytic shrub with ovate to lanceolate leaves and white to pink flowers. It is native to Central America and northern South America, where it grows in wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Drymonia pendula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Drymonia pendula has white flowers with yellow-green stripes and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drymonia pendula can be propagated by seed or division. To cultivate, plant in a well-draining soil in a location with partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Drymonia pendula

Drymonia pendula is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Drymonia pendula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drymonia pendula?

Drymonia pendula

What is the natural habitat of Drymonia pendula?

Tropical rainforests of Ecuador and Colombia

What are the common names of Drymonia pendula?

Pendant Drymonia, Pendant 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2778701: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Hans Wiehler (1930-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiehler' in the authors string.