Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ignea
ID:
1325266

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.L.Clark

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 65: 181 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337720



Common Names

  • Fiery Drymonia
  • Drymonia
  • Drymonia Ignea


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Description

Drymonia ignea (also called Fire Drymonia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a short rhizome and ovate leaves. It is native to Ecuador and grows in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Drymonia ignea is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Drymonia ignea has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drymonia ignea is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers a warm and humid climate and should be grown in a well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three months. Pruning should be done to maintain the desired shape and size of the plant.

Where to Find Drymonia ignea

Drymonia ignea is native to Ecuador and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Drymonia ignea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drymonia ignea?

Drymonia ignea

What type of plant is Drymonia ignea?

Drymonia ignea is a species of flowering plant

Where is Drymonia ignea native to?

Drymonia ignea is native to Ecuador

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

John Littner Clark (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Clark' in the authors string.