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Smithiantha
''Smithiantha'', sometimes referred to as temple bells, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Gesneriaceae, endemic to southern Mexico, primarily in Oaxaca state.
Species
* ''Smithiantha amabilis'' (Decne.) Kuntze
* ''Smithiantha cinnabar ...
'' species that was used for
horticulture
Horticulture is the branch of agriculture that deals with the art, science, technology, and business of plant cultivation. It includes the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, sprouts, mushrooms, algae, flowers, seaweeds and no ...
. It has red and yellow spotted flowers and dark green leaves. The species is native to eastern Mexico. The stems are tall, the leaves are long, and the flowers are long.
References
Gesnerioideae
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