Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
erubescens
ID:
1065424

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Guatem. 2: 56 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064762



Common Names

  • Solenophora erubescens
  • Red Solenophora
  • Mexican Gloxinia


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Description

Solenophora erubescens (also called Blushing Solenophora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Mexico, and grows in rocky, grassy, and shrubby habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Solenophora erubescens is a popular ornamental plant. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is also known for its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solenophora erubescens has bright red flowers with a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solenophora erubescens is an evergreen perennial with rosettes of oval, dark green leaves and clusters of small, funnel-shaped, white flowers in summer. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Solenophora erubescens

Solenophora erubescens is native to Mexico and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the United States.

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,

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