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.
| 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 (Lam.) H.P.Fuchs | |
References
- "How to Grow Achimenes - Common Names". Plant-Care.
- "Achimenes" (PDF). Dibleys Nurseries.
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