Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 6: 509 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522099
Common Names
- Lipstick Plant
- Teyssmann's Aeschynanthus
- Blushing Susan Vine
Synonyms
- Trichosporum teysmannianum Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Aeschynanthus teysmannianus (also called 'Lipstick Plant', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is a perennial, evergreen, and epiphytic plant, and is typically found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aeschynanthus teysmannianus is a popular ornamental plant that is used to decorate homes and gardens. It is also known for its medicinal properties, as it is known to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeschynanthus teysmannianus has bright purple flowers with long, tubular petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and are light green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeschynanthus teysmannianus is a tropical evergreen, epiphytic, climbing shrub. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The potting mix should be kept moist and the cuttings should be placed in a warm, humid environment. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger pots.
Where to Find Aeschynanthus teysmannianus
Aeschynanthus teysmannianus can be found in tropical rainforests in Borneo and Sumatra.
Aeschynanthus teysmannianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeschynanthus teysmannianus?
Aeschynanthus teysmannianus
What is the common name of Aeschynanthus teysmannianus?
Lipstick Plant
What is the ideal temperature for Aeschynanthus teysmannianus?
65-80°F
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,