Nematanthus-금붕어나무-네마탄서스

Nematanthus gregarius 

 

금붕어나무-네마탄서스

국가표준식물목록에는 아직 없는 괭이밥과 종이다.

 

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Nematanthus is a genus of flowering plants of the family Gesneriaceae. All of its species are endemic to Brazil. Compared to other gesneriads, Nematanthus has leaves that are small, succulent, and hard-surfaced. The plant has a trailing, branching, and spreading habit; it is generally an epiphyte in nature and a hanging-basket plant in cultivation.

The flower has petals fused into a pouch-like shape, with a small opening. The fancied resemblance of the flower to a goldfish gives the plant its common name, "goldfish plant."

Hummingbirds often will feed from the nectar-filled "goldfish" flowers.

 

Originating from the tropical forests of Brazil, this lovely plant is just one of over 30 species of Nematathus, all of which produce flowers in varying shades of reds, yellows and oranges. Nematanthus gregarius belongs to the Gesneriad family, which consists of over 2,500 species of plants. Included in this large and diverse family are common favourites such as Episcia (Flame Violet), Sinningia speciosa (Florist Gloxinia), Streptocarpus (Cape Primrose), Achimenes (Cupid's Bower), Aeschynanthus (Lipstick Plant) and the best-known member of all: Saintpaulia (African Violet).

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