Aeschynanthus oxychlamys - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxychlamys
ID:
522697
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Mendum
Source:
cmp
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 52: 362 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522029
Common Names
- Oxychlamys Lipstick Plant
- Oxychlamys Basket Vine
- Oxychlamys Coral Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aeschynanthus oxychlamys (also called Lipstick Vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and tubular, bright red flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, and is commonly found in moist, shady forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Aeschynanthus oxychlamys is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is often used to add color to a room or to create a tropical atmosphere. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens, as it is low-maintenance and drought-tolerant. The flowers of this plant are also edible and can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeschynanthus oxychlamys has small, red flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aeschynanthus oxychlamys is an evergreen, epiphytic, perennial climber. It is grown for its attractive, glossy, dark green leaves and its profuse, tubular, red flowers. It can be grown in hanging baskets or as a climber on a trellis. It prefers a bright, warm position with partial shade and a well-drained, humus-rich, moist soil. Propagate from cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Aeschynanthus oxychlamys
Aeschynanthus oxychlamys can be found in tropical forests in Yunnan, China.
Aeschynanthus oxychlamys FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeschynanthus oxychlamys?
Aeschynanthus oxychlamys
What type of plant is Aeschynanthus oxychlamys?
Aeschynanthus oxychlamys is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
Where is Aeschynanthus oxychlamys native to?
Aeschynanthus oxychlamys is native to Southeast Asia.
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,