Nematanthus wettsteinii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wettsteinii
ID:
1065180
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fritsch) H.E.Moore
Source:
tro
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Baileya 19: 38 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064518
Common Names
- Nematanthus wettsteinii
- Goldfish Plant
- Lucky Bean Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nematanthus wettsteinii (also called Goldfish Plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to Brazil and typically grows in moist, shady habitats. It has a trailing growth habit and produces bright orange flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Nematanthus wettsteinii 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 Nematanthus wettsteinii is a yellow or orange 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nematanthus wettsteinii 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. Nematanthus wettsteinii prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Nematanthus wettsteinii
Nematanthus wettsteinii can be found in Brazil, in the states of Minas Gerais and São Paulo.
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-14000076: Based on the initial data import
Karl Fritsch (1864-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fritsch' in the authors string.
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.