Maurandya Lophospermum erubescens
Other Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Asarina erubescens
- Phonetic Spelling
- lo-fo-SPER-mum er-yoo-BESS-ens
- Description
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Creeping Gloxinia is a climbing, tuberous, herbaceous perennial vine in the plantain family native to the mountains and canyons of Mexico. It is a geophyte, a plant species with underground structures that store nutrients and water. This capability makes them able to survive harsh environmental conditions. It climbs by twining, can reach a length of 7 feet or more with a 3 foot spread, and plants in the wild tend to have showy pink flowers.
Creeping Gloxina does best in full sun with moist and well-drained loamy or sandy soil. It has escaped from cultivation and become naturalized in tropical and subtropical areas of the world.
Creeping Gloxinia is often grown as an ornamental. It is not frost hardy and, in cooler zones, will need to be grown in a container that can be moved indoors over the winter. It can survive outdoors if it is cut back to the ground and the base and roots are protected from freezing in the winter.
Diseases, Insect Pests, and Other Plant Problems:
No known diseases or insect pests.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Bridal Bouquet'
- 'Bridal Bouquet'
- 'Bridal Bouquet'
- Tags:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Bridal Bouquet'
- 'Bridal Bouquet'
- 'Bridal Bouquet'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Lophospermum
- Species:
- erubescens
- Family:
- Plantaginaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Seed
- Stem Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Mexico
- Distribution:
- Introduced to Brazil and Central America.
- Climbing Method:
- Twining
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Perennial
- Vine
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Cascading
- Climbing
- Spreading
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 3 feet-6 feet
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b, 13a, 13b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Fall
- Fruit Type:
- Capsule
- Fruit Description:
- Symmetrical globe-shaped capsule is filled with brown seeds, each with a circular "wing" around it.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Solitary
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Long Bloom Season
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Tubular
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- The flowers are singular with five petals, joined at the base to form a 2 to 3 inch tube, whitish at the base and pinkish-red to red towards the end. The free lobes at the end of the petals bend outwards. There are two prominent folds (plicae) running along the length of the base of the flower tube, bearing numerous yellow hairs.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Shape:
- Palmatifid
- Leaf Margin:
- Dentate
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Width:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Leaves are triangular or heart-shaped, 1 3/4 to 6 inches long by 1 3/4 to 2 inches wide, with a pointed apex and toothed edges.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Form:
- Zig Zags
- Stem Surface:
- Hairy (pubescent)
- Stem Description:
- Long, branched stems become woody with age and develop a bulb-like structure (woody caudex) at the base of the stem.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Hanging Baskets
- Rock Wall
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Attracts:
- Hummingbirds
