Nematanthus lanceolatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolatus
ID:
1235048
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Poir.) Chautems
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Diss. Bot. 112: 189 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234386
Common Names
- Nematanthus lanceolatus
- Lanceolatus Goldfish Plant
- Lanceolate Goldfish Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nematanthus lanceolatus (also called Lance-Leaved Nematanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Nematanthus lanceolatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nematanthus lanceolatus is a star-shaped yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and hard. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nematanthus lanceolatus is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a compact shape. It is susceptible to fungal diseases and root rot.
Where to Find Nematanthus lanceolatus
Nematanthus lanceolatus is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro.
Species in the Nematanthus genus
Nematanthus teixeiranus, Nematanthus bradei, Nematanthus punctatus, Nematanthus albus, Nematanthus kautskyi, Nematanthus pycnophyllus, Nematanthus wiehleri, Nematanthus sericeus, Nematanthus kuhlmannii, Nematanthus mattosianus, Nematanthus wettsteinii, Nematanthus gregarius, Nematanthus lanceolatus, Nematanthus crassifolius, Nematanthus corticola, Nematanthus strigillosus, Nematanthus villosus, Nematanthus hirtellus, Nematanthus fissus, Nematanthus australis, Nematanthus brasiliensis, Nematanthus fluminensis, Nematanthus fornix, Nematanthus fritschii, Nematanthus jolyanus, Nematanthus maculatus, Nematanthus mirabilis, Nematanthus monanthos, Nematanthus serpens, Nematanthus striatus, Nematanthus tessmannii, Nematanthus exsertus,
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 tro-50078799: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Alain Chautems (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chautems' in the authors string.