Nematanthus gregarius
Nematanthus gregarius D.L.Denham
Nematanthus gregarius, known as the clog plant or goldfish plant, is a flowering plant species in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to Brazil, specifically the Southeast region, and is part of the genus Nematanthus. The species was described and published in 1974 by D.L. Denham.
Description
Nematanthus gregarius is a member of the Gesneriaceae, a family of flowering plants that includes genera such as Streptocarpus and Aeschynanthus. This species is native to the Southeast of Brazil and is part of the genus Nematanthus. It was formally described and published in 1974 by D.L. Denham. Common names for the plant include clog plant and goldfish plant, reflecting its appearance and growth habit. As a gesneriad, it shares characteristics with other members of this diverse and ecologically significant family.
Distribution
BR · TW · Brazil Southeast
Synonyms
Nematanthus radicansColumnea radicansHypocyrta radicans
