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-leaf goldfish plant, Orange goldfish plant.
nematanthusStrigillosus
Goldfish plant, Silver goldfish vine, Dancing fish plant.
nematanthusGregarius
Goldfish plant, Hanging goldfish plant, Orange goldfish vine.
nematanthusBrasiliensis
Brazilian goldfish plant, Goldfish vine, Dancing fish plant.
nematanthusAustralis
Southern goldfish plant, Orange goldfish plant, Brazilian fishing rod plant.
nematanthusFissus
Goldfish plant, Split-leaf goldfish plant, Dancing goldfish plant.
nematanthusWettsteinii
Goldfish plant, Orange goldfish plant, Dancing goldfish vine.
nematanthusFritschii
Goldfish plant, Hanging goldfish, Dancing fish plant.
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