Achimenes erecta

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Achimenes erecta
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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.

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References

  1. "How to Grow Achimenes - Common Names". Plant-Care.
  2. "Achimenes" (PDF). Dibleys Nurseries.