Aeschynanthus montisucris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montisucris
ID:
522680
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Royen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Alp. Fl. New Guinea 4: 2959 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522012
Common Names
- Aeschynanthus montisucris
- Montisucris Aeschynanthus
- Chinese Aeschynanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aeschynanthus montisucris (also called Lipstick Vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and tubular, bright red flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, and is commonly found in moist, shady forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Aeschynanthus montisucris is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is often used to add color to a room or to create a tropical atmosphere. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens, as it is low-maintenance and drought-tolerant. The flowers of this plant are also edible and can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeschynanthus montisucris has small red flowers, small seeds, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Aeschynanthus montisucris is a tropical evergreen, epiphytic, climbing shrub. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The potting mix should be kept moist and the cuttings should be placed in a warm, humid environment. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger pots.
Where to Find Aeschynanthus montisucris
Aeschynanthus montisucris can be found in tropical forests in Guangxi, China.
Aeschynanthus montisucris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeschynanthus montisucris?
Aeschynanthus montisucris
What type of plant is Aeschynanthus montisucris?
Aeschynanthus montisucris is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
Where is Aeschynanthus montisucris native to?
Aeschynanthus montisucris is native to Southeast Asia.
Species in the Aeschynanthus genus
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, Aeschynanthus batesii, Aeschynanthus brachyphyllus, Aeschynanthus bracteatus, Aeschynanthus brevicalyx, Aeschynanthus breviflorus, Aeschynanthus burttii, Aeschynanthus buxifolius, Aeschynanthus calanthus, Aeschynanthus camiguinensis, Aeschynanthus candidus, Aeschynanthus cardinalis, Aeschynanthus caudatus, Aeschynanthus celebicus, Aeschynanthus ceylanicus, Aeschynanthus chiritoides, Aeschynanthus chorisepalus, Aeschynanthus chrysanthus, Aeschynanthus copelandii, Aeschynanthus cordifolius, Aeschynanthus crassifolius, Aeschynanthus cryptanthus, Aeschynanthus cuernosensis, Aeschynanthus curtisii, Aeschynanthus curvicalyx, Aeschynanthus dasycalyx, Aeschynanthus dempoensis, Aeschynanthus dischorensis, Aeschynanthus ellipticus,
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-2623917: Based on the initial data import
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.