Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
coccinea
ID:
1065212

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
tro

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Anales Ci. Nat. 3: 281 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064550



Common Names

  • Mitraria coccinea
  • Chilean Mitraria
  • Scarlet Mitraria


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Description

Mitraria coccinea (also called Scarlet Mitraria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has erect stems and is usually 30–60 cm tall. Its leaves are deeply divided into three to five lobes. It typically grows in rocky areas, on sandstone slopes and in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Mitraria coccinea is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mitraria coccinea is a red or pink star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitraria coccinea is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings from a healthy plant and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light. Mitraria coccinea prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Mitraria coccinea

Mitraria coccinea can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Species in the Mitraria 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,