Paradrymonia conferta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
conferta
ID:
1264268
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.V.Morton) Wiehler
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 50 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263606
Common Names
- Conferta Paradrymonia
- Conferta
- Paradrymonia Conferta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paradrymonia conferta (also called Red Ripple, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has thick, succulent, heart-shaped leaves with a waxy texture and reddish-brown stems. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil.
Uses & Benefits
Paradrymonia conferta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paradrymonia conferta is a white to pale pink and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are hairy and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paradrymonia conferta is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the seeds have germinated. To propagate by cuttings, take a stem cutting with at least two leaves and place it in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the cutting has rooted.
Where to Find Paradrymonia conferta
Paradrymonia conferta is native to South America and can be found in tropical forests.
Paradrymonia conferta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paradrymonia conferta?
Paradrymonia conferta
What is the common name of Paradrymonia conferta?
Conferta Paradrymonia
What is the natural habitat of Paradrymonia conferta?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Paradrymonia genus
Paradrymonia metamorphophylla, Paradrymonia decurrens, Paradrymonia ciliosa, Paradrymonia campostyla, Paradrymonia buchtienii, Paradrymonia yatua, Paradrymonia tepui, Paradrymonia lutea, Paradrymonia longifolia, Paradrymonia glabra, Paradrymonia fuquaiana, Paradrymonia conferta, Paradrymonia congesta, Paradrymonia barbata, Paradrymonia badia,
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
Hans Wiehler (1930-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiehler' in the authors string.
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:182898-2: Based on the initial data import