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lluvia de orquideas

Scientific Name: Congea tomentosa

Family: Verbenaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Congea tomentosa: Lluvia de Orquídeas (Shower of Orchids)

Congea tomentosa, despite its common name "Lluvia de Orquídeas" (Shower of Orchids), is not closely related to orchids. This ornamental climbing plant is known by several names in different languages and regions, including "terciopelo" in Spanish, "krua on" in Thai, and "rong bao teng" in Chinese.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a climbing vine.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Congea tomentosa Roxb.
  • Common Names: Lluvia de Orquídeas (Spanish), Shower of Orchids (English), Terciopelo (Spanish), krua on (Thai), rong bao teng (Chinese)
  • Family: Lamiaceae (formerly Verbenaceae)
  • Kingdom: (Inferred) Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Symbol: COTO2
  • Group: Dicot

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Burma.
  • Often found in botanical gardens.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Evergreen vine.
  • Features bracts with a velvety appearance.
  • Small, showy flowers.