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Chirita
''Chirita'' was a formerly recognised genus of plants in the family Gesneriaceae, native to the Indo-Malayan realm of South and Southeast Asia and southern China. In 2011, the species in the genus were reassigned to several genera, so that ''Chirita'' became a synonym, no longer recognized. The type species ''C. urticifolia'' was assigned to the genus '' Henckelia'' as '' H. urticifolia'' About (80-)150 species were recognized, about 100 of which are endemic to China. Most of the species have showy tubular flowers with five, usually rounded, petal lobes and are becoming increasingly popular as houseplants in temperate regions, much like their cousins the African violets. ''Chirita'' comes from a Nepalese common name for a gentian. Taxonomic changes The genus ''Chirita'' is no longer recognized, with many species transferred to the genera '' Primulina,'' '' Microchirita,'' and '' Deinostigma'', and several more (including the type species) to '' Henckelia.'' However, the for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chirita Sinensis - Lemaire
''Chirita'' was a formerly recognised genus of plants in the family Gesneriaceae, native to the Indo-Malayan realm of South and Southeast Asia and southern China. In 2011, the species in the genus were reassigned to several genera, so that ''Chirita'' became a synonym, no longer recognized. The type species ''C. urticifolia'' was assigned to the genus '' Henckelia'' as '' H. urticifolia'' About (80-)150 species were recognized, about 100 of which are endemic to China. Most of the species have showy tubular flowers with five, usually rounded, petal lobes and are becoming increasingly popular as houseplants in temperate regions, much like their cousins the African violets. ''Chirita'' comes from a Nepalese common name for a gentian. Taxonomic changes The genus ''Chirita'' is no longer recognized, with many species transferred to the genera '' Primulina,'' '' Microchirita,'' and '' Deinostigma'', and several more (including the type species) to '' Henckelia.'' However, the for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henckelia
''Henckelia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Gesneriaceae. Many of its species were formerly placed in '' Didymocarpus'' sect. ''Orthoboea'' and in the genus ''Chirita ''Chirita'' was a formerly recognised genus of plants in the family Gesneriaceae, native to the Indo-Malayan realm of South and Southeast Asia and southern China. In 2011, the species in the genus were reassigned to several genera, so that ''C ...''. Many species formerly placed in ''Henckelia'' have been moved to '' Codonoboea'' and '' Loxocarpus''. Species Species include: *'' Henckelia adenocalyx'' (Chatterjee) D.J.Middleton & Mich.Möller *'' Henckelia anachoreta'' (Hance) D.J.Middleton & Mich.Möller *'' Henckelia angusta'' (C.B.Clarke) D.J.Middleton & Mich.Möller *'' Henckelia auriculata'' (J.M.Li & S.X.Zhu) D.J.Middleton & Mich.Möller *'' Henckelia bifolia'' (D.Don) A.Dietr. *'' Henckelia briggsioides'' (W.T.Wang) D.J.Middleton & Mich.Möller *'' Henckelia burttii'' D.J.Middleton & Mich. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henckelia Urticifolia
''Henckelia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Gesneriaceae. Many of its species were formerly placed in '' Didymocarpus'' sect. ''Orthoboea'' and in the genus ''Chirita ''Chirita'' was a formerly recognised genus of plants in the family Gesneriaceae, native to the Indo-Malayan realm of South and Southeast Asia and southern China. In 2011, the species in the genus were reassigned to several genera, so that ''C ...''. Many species formerly placed in ''Henckelia'' have been moved to '' Codonoboea'' and '' Loxocarpus''. Species Species include: *'' Henckelia adenocalyx'' (Chatterjee) D.J.Middleton & Mich.Möller *'' Henckelia anachoreta'' (Hance) D.J.Middleton & Mich.Möller *'' Henckelia angusta'' (C.B.Clarke) D.J.Middleton & Mich.Möller *'' Henckelia auriculata'' (J.M.Li & S.X.Zhu) D.J.Middleton & Mich.Möller *'' Henckelia bifolia'' (D.Don) A.Dietr. *'' Henckelia briggsioides'' (W.T.Wang) D.J.Middleton & Mich.Möller *'' Henckelia burttii'' D.J.Middleton & Mich. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Primulina
''Primulina'' is a genus of flowering plants in the African violet family Gesneriaceae. In 2011 the genus was expanded with the transfer of many species that had previously been placed in the genus ''Chirita ''Chirita'' was a formerly recognised genus of plants in the family Gesneriaceae, native to the Indo-Malayan realm of South and Southeast Asia and southern China. In 2011, the species in the genus were reassigned to several genera, so that ''C ...''. In 2016, five species were moved to the genus '' Deinostigma''. Species Species include: *'' Primulina annamensis'' (Pellegr.) Mich.Möller & A.Weber *'' Primulina atroglandulosa'' (W.T.Wang) Mich.Möller & A.Weber *'' Primulina atropurpurea'' (W.T.Wang) Mich.Möller & A.Weber *'' Primulina baishouensis'' (Y.G.Wei, H.Q.Wen & S.H.Zhong) Yin Z.Wang *'' Primulina balansae'' (Drake) Mich.Möller & A.Weber *'' Primulina bicolor'' (W.T.Wang) Mich.Möller & A.Weber *'' Primulina bipinnatifida'' (W.T.Wang) Yin Z.Wang & J.M.Li *'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deinostigma
''Deinostigma'' is a genus in the family Gesneriaceae, native to Vietnam and Southern China. In 2016 the genus was expanded with the transfer of several species that had previously been place in the genus ''Primulina ''Primulina'' is a genus of flowering plants in the African violet family Gesneriaceae. In 2011 the genus was expanded with the transfer of many species that had previously been placed in the genus ''Chirita ''Chirita'' was a formerly recogn ...'', to include a total of seven species. Species Species include: *'' Deinostigma cicatricosa'' (W.T.Wang) D.J.Middleton & Mich.Möller *'' Deinostigma cycnostyla'' (B.L.Burtt) D.J.Middleton & H.J.Atkins *'' Deinostigma cyrtocarpa'' (D.Fang & L.Zeng) Mich.Möller & H.J.Atkins *'' Deinostigma eberhardtii'' (Pellegr.) D.J.Middleton & H.J.Atkins *'' Deinostigma minutihamata'' (D.Wood) D.J.Middleton & H.J.Atkins *'' Deinostigma poilanei'' (Pellegr.) W.T.Wang & Z.Y.Li *'' Deinostigma tamiana'' (B.L.Burtt) D.J.Middleton & H. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Microchirita
''Microchirita'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Gesneriaceae, subfamily Didymocarpoideae The Didymocarpoideae are a subfamily of plants in the family Gesneriaceae. It was formerly the subfamily Cyrtandroideae. This subfamily consists mostly of tropical and subtropical Old World genera, found in Africa, Asia and the Pacific. One spec .... Species * '' Microchirita aratriformis'' (D.Wood) A.Weber & D.J.Middleton * '' Microchirita barbata'' (Sprague) A.Weber & D.J.Middleton * '' Microchirita bimaculata'' (D.Wood) A.Weber & D.J.Middleton * '' Microchirita caerulea'' (R.Br.) Yin Z.Wang * '' Microchirita caliginosa'' (C.B.Clarke) Yin Z.Wang * '' Microchirita elphinstonia'' (Craib) A.Weber & D.J.Middleton * '' Microchirita hamosa'' (R.Br.) Yin Z.Wang * '' Microchirita involucrata'' (Craib) Yin Z.Wang * '' Microchirita lavandulacea'' (Stapf) Yin Z.Wang * '' Microchirita marcanii'' (Craib) A.Weber & D.J.Middleton * '' Microchirita micromusa'' (B.L.Burtt) A.Webe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Streptocarpus Sect
''Streptocarpus'' ("twisted fruit" from Greek στρεπτός (''streptos'') "twisted" and καρπός (''carpos'') "fruit") is an Afrotropical genus of flowering plants in the family Gesneriaceae. The genus is native to Afromontane biotopes from central, eastern and southern Africa, including Madagascar and the Comoro Islands. The flowers are five-petalled, salverform tubes, almost orchid-like in appearance, and hover or arch over the plant, while the pointed, elongate fruit is of a helical form similar to that of the "tusk" of a narwhal. In the wild, species can be found growing on shaded rocky hillsides or cliffs, on the ground, in rock crevices, and almost anywhere the seed can germinate and grow. For the home, there are now many hybrids of various colours and forms available. Although generally referred to simply as "Streptocarpus" or "Streps", the common name for subgenus ''Streptocarpus'' is Cape primrose, referring to the nativity of several species to South Africa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Award Of Garden Merit
The Award of Garden Merit (AGM) is a long-established annual award for plants by the British Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). It is based on assessment of the plants' performance under UK growing conditions. History The Award of Garden Merit is a mark of quality awarded, since 1922, to garden plants (including trees, vegetables and decorative plants) by the United Kingdom, Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). Awards are made annually after plant trials intended to judge the plants' performance under UK growing conditions. Trials may last for one or more years, depending on the type of plant being analyzed, and may be performed at Royal Horticulture Society Garden in Wisley and other gardens or after observation of plants in specialist collections. Trial reports are made available as booklets and on the website. Awards are reviewed annually in case plants have become unavailable horticulturally, or have been superseded by better cultivars. Similar awards The award should not be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Horticultural Society
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), founded in 1804 as the Horticultural Society of London, is the UK's leading gardening charity. The RHS promotes horticulture through its five gardens at Wisley (Surrey), Hyde Hall (Essex), Harlow Carr (North Yorkshire), Rosemoor (Devon) and Bridgewater (Greater Manchester); flower shows including the Chelsea Flower Show, Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, Tatton Park Flower Show and Cardiff Flower Show; community gardening schemes; Britain in Bloom and a vast educational programme. It also supports training for professional and amateur gardeners. the president was Keith Weed and the director general was Sue Biggs CBE. History Founders The creation of a British horticultural society was suggested by John Wedgwood (son of Josiah Wedgwood) in 1800. His aims were fairly modest: he wanted to hold regular meetings, allowing the society's members the opportunity to present papers on their horticultural activities and discoveries, to enc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nepal
Nepal (; ne, नेपाल ), formerly the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal ( ne, सङ्घीय लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र नेपाल ), is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain, bordering the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north, and India in the south, east, and west, while it is narrowly separated from Bangladesh by the Siliguri Corridor, and from Bhutan by the Indian state of Sikkim. Nepal has a diverse geography, including fertile plains, subalpine forested hills, and eight of the world's ten tallest mountains, including Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. Nepal is a multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-religious and multi-cultural state, with Nepali as the official language. Kathmandu is the nation's capital and the largest city. The name "Nepal" is first recorded in texts from the Vedic period of the India ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Houseplants
A houseplant, sometimes known as a pot plant, potted plant, or an indoor plant, is an ornamental plant that is grown indoors. As such, they are found in places like residences and offices, mainly for decorative purposes. Common houseplants are usually tropical or semi-tropical, and are often epiphytes, succulents or cacti. Cultural history Early history The history of houseplants is intertwined with the history of container gardening in general. Ancient Egyptians and Sumerians grew ornamental and fruiting plants in decorative containers. Ancient Greeks and the Romans cultivated laurel trees in earthenware vessels. In ancient China, potted plants were shown at garden exhibitions over 2,500 years ago. In the medieval era, gillyflowers were displayed in containers. Early modern era In the Renaissance, plant collectors and affluent merchants from Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium imported plants from Asia Minor and the East Indies. Creeping groundsel was introduced in Malta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Temperateness
In geography, the temperate climates of Earth occur in the middle latitudes (23.5° to 66.5° N/S of Equator), which span between the tropics and the polar regions of Earth. These zones generally have wider temperature ranges throughout the year and more distinct seasonal changes compared to tropical climates, where such variations are often small and usually only have precipitation changes. In temperate climates, not only do latitudinal positions influence temperature changes, but sea currents, prevailing wind direction, continentality (how large a landmass is) and altitude also shape temperate climates. The Köppen climate classification defines a climate as "temperate" C, when the mean temperature is above but below in the coldest month to account for the persistency of frost. However, other climate classifications set the minimum at . Zones and climates The north temperate zone extends from the Tropic of Cancer (approximately 23.5° north latitude) to the Arctic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
