Achimenes glabrata
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Achimenes glabrata (Zucc.) Fritsch |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Lamiidae Superordo: Lamianae Ordo: Scrophulariales |
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Achimenes glabrata (= Achimenes gloxiniiflora, Gloxinia fimbriata) is a perennial.
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[edit] Naming
Achimenes glabrata was already described and the name validly published by Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini. It was not until 1808, however, that Karl Fritsch reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.
[edit] Taxonomy
Achimenes glabrata 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
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are cross-shaped. The plants bloom from June to August.
The fruits are septicidal capsules.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Achimenes glabrata is native to Mexico.
[edit] Cultivation
Achimenes glabrata 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 glabrata
[edit] History
[edit] Achimenes glabrata 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
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