Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
viscida
ID:
720629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fritsch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(3b): 176 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719962



Common Names

  • Viscid Heppiella
  • Viscid Waterwort
  • Viscida Heppiella


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Synonyms

  • Achimenes viscida Lindl. & Paxton [unknown]
  • Cheirisanthera atrosanguinea hort. ex Regel [unknown]
  • Cheirisanthera coccinea hort. ex Regel [unknown]
  • Corysanthera atrosanguinea Decne. ex Regel [unknown]
  • Heppiella atrosanguinea Regel [unknown]
  • Heppiella cordata Klotzsch & Hanst. [unknown]
  • Heppiella ovata Klotzsch & Hanst. [unknown]

Description

Heppiella viscida (also called Viscid Heppiella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It typically grows in moist, grassy meadows, and has small, ovate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Heppiella viscida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heppiella viscida has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heppiella viscida is a hardy perennial that grows in zones 4-9. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed sown in the fall.

Where to Find Heppiella viscida

Heppiella viscida can be found in woodlands and grasslands in Europe, from the British Isles to the Caucasus.

Heppiella viscida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heppiella viscida?

Heppiella viscida

What is the common name of Heppiella viscida?

Sticky Heppiella

What is the natural habitat of Heppiella viscida?

Heppiella viscida is found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.

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-2845852: Based on the initial data import
Karl Fritsch (1864-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fritsch' in the authors string.