Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
longicaulis
ID:
522650

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Cyrtandreae : 116 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521982

Common Names

  • Longi-Caulis Basket Vine
  • Longi-Caulis Lipstick Plant
  • Longi-Caulis Wax Plant

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Synonyms

  • Trichosporum longicaule Kuntze [unknown]
  • Trichosporum griffithii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Trichosporum marmoratum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Aeschynanthus marmoratus T.Moore [unknown]
  • Aeschynanthus zebrinus hort. ex Lem. [deprecated]
  • Aeschynanthus zebrinus hort. ex Lem. [unknown]

Description

Aeschynanthus longicaulis (also called Red Trumpet Vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia and is typically found in humid, shady forests. It is a woody, evergreen, perennial climber with glossy, oval-shaped leaves and tubular, red flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aeschynanthus longicaulis is an ornamental plant that is often used in hanging baskets and window boxes. It has attractive foliage and produces bright pink-purple flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeschynanthus longicaulis has small, tubular flowers that are usually white or pink in color. The flowers have five petals and are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeschynanthus longicaulis can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division. For stem cuttings, take a cutting of about 6-8 inches long and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a potting mix and water it regularly. For division, divide the plant into several sections and replant each section in a separate pot. Water the plants regularly and keep them in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Aeschynanthus longicaulis

Aeschynanthus longicaulis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Southeast Asia, and New Guinea.

Aeschynanthus longicaulis FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Aeschynanthus longicaulis?

Aeschynanthus longicaulis prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much light does Aeschynanthus longicaulis need?

Aeschynanthus longicaulis prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Aeschynanthus longicaulis be watered?

Aeschynanthus longicaulis should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

Species in the Aeschynanthus genus

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, Aeschynanthus batesii, Aeschynanthus brachyphyllus, Aeschynanthus bracteatus, Aeschynanthus brevicalyx, Aeschynanthus breviflorus, Aeschynanthus burttii, Aeschynanthus buxifolius, Aeschynanthus calanthus, Aeschynanthus camiguinensis, Aeschynanthus candidus, Aeschynanthus cardinalis, Aeschynanthus caudatus, Aeschynanthus celebicus, Aeschynanthus ceylanicus, Aeschynanthus chiritoides, Aeschynanthus chorisepalus, Aeschynanthus chrysanthus, Aeschynanthus copelandii, Aeschynanthus cordifolius, Aeschynanthus crassifolius, Aeschynanthus cryptanthus, Aeschynanthus cuernosensis, Aeschynanthus curtisii, Aeschynanthus curvicalyx, Aeschynanthus dasycalyx, Aeschynanthus dempoensis, Aeschynanthus dischorensis, Aeschynanthus ellipticus,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2623890: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.