Status:
valid
Authors:
Kriebel
Source:
cmp
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 65 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657479
Common Names
- Drymonia rubripilosa
- Rubripilosa Drymonia
- Reddish-Hairy Drymonia
Description
Drymonia rubripilosa (also called 'Hairy Drymonia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with hairy, reddish-tinged leaves. It is native to Central and South America and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Drymonia rubripilosa 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 rubripilosa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Drymonia rubripilosa 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 rubripilosa
Drymonia rubripilosa is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Drymonia rubripilosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Drymonia rubripilosa?
Drymonia rubripilosa
What is the family of Drymonia rubripilosa?
Gesneriaceae
What is the common name of Drymonia rubripilosa?
Hairy Red 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,