Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pendulum
ID:
1412726

Status:
valid

Authors:
(la Croix & P.J.Cribb) Farminhão & Stévart

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 349(3): 253. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425191



Common Names

  • Rhipidoglossum pendulum
  • Pendulum Rhipidoglossum
  • Pendulum Plant


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Description

Rhipidoglossum pendulum (also called Pendulous Rhipidoglossum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in habitats such as montane forests. It is a perennial herb with a thick, fleshy stem and ovate leaves. The flowers are white, with a yellow throat.

Uses & Benefits

Rhipidoglossum pendulum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhipidoglossum pendulum is a white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhipidoglossum pendulum can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil and propagated by division or seed.

Where to Find Rhipidoglossum pendulum

Rhipidoglossum pendulum is native to South Africa.

Rhipidoglossum pendulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhipidoglossum pendulum?

Rhipidoglossum pendulum

What type of plant is Rhipidoglossum pendulum?

A shrub

Where is Rhipidoglossum pendulum native to?

India

Species in the Rhipidoglossum genus

Rhipidoglossum adoxum, Rhipidoglossum bilobatum, Rhipidoglossum brevifolium, Rhipidoglossum burttii, Rhipidoglossum candidum, Rhipidoglossum cuneatum, Rhipidoglossum curvatum, Rhipidoglossum densiflorum, Rhipidoglossum globuloso-calcaratum, Rhipidoglossum kamerunense, Rhipidoglossum laticalcar, Rhipidoglossum laxiflorum, Rhipidoglossum longicalcar, Rhipidoglossum magnicalcar, Rhipidoglossum melianthum, Rhipidoglossum microphyllum, Rhipidoglossum mildbraedii, Rhipidoglossum montanum, Rhipidoglossum obanense, Rhipidoglossum ochyrae, Rhipidoglossum orientale, Rhipidoglossum ovale, Rhipidoglossum oxycentron, Rhipidoglossum paucifolium, Rhipidoglossum polyanthum, Rhipidoglossum polydactylum, Rhipidoglossum pulchellum, Rhipidoglossum rutilum, Rhipidoglossum schimperianum, Rhipidoglossum stellatum, Rhipidoglossum stolzii, Rhipidoglossum subsimplex, Rhipidoglossum tanneri, Rhipidoglossum tenuicalcar, Rhipidoglossum ugandense, Rhipidoglossum xanthopollinium, Rhipidoglossum montealenense, Rhipidoglossum arbonnieri, Rhipidoglossum delepierreanum, Rhipidoglossum brachyceras, Rhipidoglossum pendulum, Rhipidoglossum pusillum, Rhipidoglossum thomense, Rhipidoglossum leedalii, Rhipidoglossum caffrum, Rhipidoglossum clavatum, Rhipidoglossum confusum, Rhipidoglossum millarii, Rhipidoglossum globulare, Rhipidoglossum eggelingii,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
Isobyl Florence la Croix (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'la Croix' in the authors string.
Tariq Stévart (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stévart' in the authors string.
João N. M. Farminhão: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Farminhão' in the authors string.