Status:
valid
Authors:
Hanst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 29: 514 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064952
Common Names
- Heppiella
- Carpet Plant
- Creeping Daisy
Description
Heppiella repens (also called 'Creeping Heppiella', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has large, ovate leaves and clusters of small, yellow flowers. It is typically found growing in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Heppiella repens is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that is often used as a groundcover in gardens. It has attractive, glossy foliage and small, white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heppiella repens is a white or pink star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a light green color.
Where to Find Heppiella repens
Heppiella repens can be found in the wild in Colombia.
Species in the Heppiella genus
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,