Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hintonii
ID:
464786

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Elisens) D.A.Sutton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Rev. Antirrh. : 508 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464118



Common Names

  • Rhodochiton hintonii
  • Hinton's Rhodochiton
  • Hinton's Bellflower


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Description

Rhodochiton hintonii (also called Hinton's Purple Bell Vine, among many other common names) is a perennial climber in the family Plantaginaceae. It has purple bell-shaped flowers and is native to Mexico. It is found in moist habitats such as stream banks and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodochiton hintonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive, bell-shaped flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhodochiton hintonii has pinkish-purple, bell-shaped flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodochiton hintonii is a perennial, evergreen, climbing vine that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water regularly and fertilize every few months. Pruning is recommended to keep the vine in shape.

Where to Find Rhodochiton hintonii

Rhodochiton hintonii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.

Rhodochiton hintonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhodochiton hintonii?

Rhodochiton hintonii

What type of plant is Rhodochiton hintonii?

A vine

Where is Rhodochiton hintonii found?

It is found in Mexico and Central America

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Wayne J. Elisens (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elisens' in the authors string.
David A. Sutton (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Sutton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:284228-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].