Achimenes grandiflora

Achimenes grandiflora 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 grandiflora 11.1 History 11.2 Achimenes grandiflora 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 grandiflora was already described and the name validly published by Christian Julius Wilhelm Schiede. It was not until 1798, however, that Augustin Pyramus de Candolle reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.

[edit] Taxonomy

Achimenes grandiflora 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 0,6 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Achimenes grandiflora 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 purple. The plants bloom from July to September.

The fruits are septicidal capsules.

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[edit] Distribution

Achimenes grandiflora is native to Mexico and Central America.

[edit] Cultivation

Achimenes grandiflora 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 grandiflora

[edit] History

[edit] Achimenes grandiflora 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 grandiflorafr:Achimenes grandiflora