Achimenes erecta
Achimenes erecta | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Gesneriaceae |
Genus: | Achimenes |
Species: | A. erecta |
Binomial name | |
Achimenes erecta |
Achimenes erecta (syn. A. coccinea) is also known as Cupid's bower, nut orchid, and magic flower.[1] Despite its name, Achimenes erecta, this plant is a trailing achimenes. It produces a display of bright red flowers and dark green foliage. The reddish green stem carries groups of hairy, heart-shaped leaves.[2] The flowers last only a few days, but are produced over a period lasting all the way from June to October.
References
[edit]- ^ "How to Grow Achimenes - Common Names". Plant-Care.
- ^ "Achimenes" (PDF). Dibleys Nurseries.
External links
[edit]- Data related to Achimenes erecta at Wikispecies