Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rhodoloma
ID:
658144

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wiehler

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 2(1): 77. 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657476

Common Names

  • Drymonia rhodoloma
  • Rhodoloma Drymonia
  • Rose-Veined Drymonia

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Description

Drymonia rhodoloma (also called 'Rose-colored Drymonia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with pinkish-purple leaves. It is native to Central and South America and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Drymonia rhodoloma is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens. It has a high resistance to drought and can be used as a hedge or screen. The plant has a long flowering period and can be used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Drymonia rhodoloma 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 rhodoloma 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 rhodoloma

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

Drymonia rhodoloma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drymonia rhodoloma?

Drymonia rhodoloma

What is the family of Drymonia rhodoloma?

Gesneriaceae

What is the common name of Drymonia rhodoloma?

Rhodoloma Drymonia

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-2778711: Based on the initial data import
Hans Wiehler (1930-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiehler' in the authors string.