nematanthusnematanthus
genusgenusTrailing or cascading plants from tropical rainforests, characterized by their glossy leaves and uniquely shaped, pouch-like flowers that dangle from stems. These adaptable plants naturally grow as epiphytes, clinging to trees or rocks in their native habitat.
Etymology
The name comes from Greek 'nema' meaning 'thread' and 'anthos' meaning 'flower', referring to the thread-like stems that support their distinctive blooms.
Interesting fact!
Their distinctive flowers earned them a special place in botanical history, as they resemble tiny fishing baskets suspended from delicate threads.
All species of Nematanthus
nematanthusCrassifolius
Goldfish plant, Thick-leaved goldfish plant, Dancing goldfish plant.
nematanthusStrigillosus
Goldfish plant, Silver goldfish plant, Dancing goldfish plant.
nematanthusGregarius
Goldfish plant, Dancing goldfish plant, Orange goldfish plant.
nematanthusBrasiliensis
Brazilian goldfish plant, Goldfish vine, Dancing goldfish plant.
nematanthusAustralis
Southern goldfish plant, Orange fishing rod plant, Brazilian goldfish plant.
nematanthusFissus
Goldfish plant, Split-tip goldfish plant, Forked goldfish plant.
nematanthusWettsteinii
Goldfish plant, Dancing goldfish plant, Hanging goldfish.
nematanthusFritschii
Goldfish plant, Dancing goldfish plant, Hanging goldfish.
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