Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ciliosa
ID:
467919

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) Wiehler

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 308 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000467251



Common Names

  • Paradrymonia ciliosa
  • Ciliate Paradrymonia
  • Ciliate Paradrymonia
  • Ciliate Paradrymonia


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Synonyms

  • Columnea ciliosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Episcia ciliosa Hanst. [unknown]
  • Episcia decurrens (C.V.Morton) Leeuwenb. [unknown]
  • Episcia hansteiniana Mansf. [unknown]
  • Hypocyrta ciliosa Mart. [unknown]
  • Paradrymonia hamata Feuillet [unknown]
  • Paradrymonia glandulosa Feuillet [unknown]
  • Paradrymonia hansteiniana (Mansf.) Wiehler [unknown]
  • Paradrymonia prististoma Wiehler [unknown]

Description

Paradrymonia ciliosa (also called Hairy paradrymonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, thin, creeping stems and small, ovate, dark green leaves. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America and usually grows on tree trunks in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Paradrymonia ciliosa is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paradrymonia ciliosa has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paradrymonia ciliosa is a perennial herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist. Division should be done in spring or fall. The plant should be divided into sections with a sharp knife and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Paradrymonia ciliosa

Paradrymonia ciliosa is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Paradrymonia ciliosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paradrymonia ciliosa?

Paradrymonia ciliosa

What is the family of Paradrymonia ciliosa?

Marantaceae

Where is Paradrymonia ciliosa native to?

Central and South America

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-2533713: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Hans Wiehler (1930-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiehler' in the authors string.