Achimenes erecta

Achimenes erecta (= Achimenes coccina, Achimenes pulchella, Achimenes rosea) is a perennial.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Achimenes erecta 11.1 History 11.2 Achimenes erecta in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Achimenes erecta was already described and the name validly published by Jean Baptiste de Monnet de Lamarck. It was not until 1828, however, that Hans Peter Fuchs reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.

[edit] Taxonomy

Achimenes erecta is a species in the genus Achimenes (cupid's bower) which contains 25 species and belongs to the family of the Gesneriaceae (Gesneriad Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The perennials grow to a height of approximately 0,45 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Achimenes erecta has simple leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They are dark green and ovate with toothed margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are cross-shaped and red. The plants bloom from July to September.

The fruits are septicidal capsules.

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[edit] Distribution

Achimenes erecta is native to Mexico, Central America, Jamaica and Columbia.

[edit] Cultivation

Achimenes erecta can withstand temperatures only above 1,2º C.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Achimenes erecta

[edit] History

[edit] Achimenes erecta in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Achimenes erectafr:Achimenes erecta