This most unusual Aeschynanthus was recently collected in Vietnam. It seems that the species name derives from the resemblance of the flowers to those of the genus Chirita, which has since been subsumed within Primulina. The flowers in
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Fruits and Seeds
Fruit structure is diverse within Gesneriaceae and significant both in ecological and taxonomical respects. The traditional classification of the gesneriaceous fruits into “capsules” and “berries” is better replaced by “dehiscent” (opening) and “indehiscent fruits” (remaining closed), as the gesneriaceous berries often do not conform with the
Lysionotus ‘Pudding’
Lysionotus ‘Pudding’ was created by Katsuaki Tanaka of Japan, likely in the 1990s. It can make a dramatic, large and attractive plant. The clear yellow flowers show well against the glossy dark goliage. It is reported by Toshijiro Okuto that L. ‘Pudding’
Lysionotus pauciflorus
Lysionotus pauciflorus is a beautiful species and is quite widely grown. Like other Lysionotus, it is fairly cold-tolerant, and in cool-temperate conditions can be grown outside. Clicking on one of the links below will initiate a slideshow, beginning with the link
Lysionotus petelotii
Lysionotus petelotii, a species from Vietnam A close up of the flowers
Lysionotus serratus
This spectacular specimen illustrates the potential of this species. Additional photos can be seen in a slideshow by clicking one of the links below: A flower on the plant above A plant with somewhat paler flowers
Lysionotus species
This is an unusual yellow species, as yet unidentified by Mr. Okuto or the editors.
