

How to identify Flame violet (Episcia cupreata)
Flame violet is a stoloniferous herb that thrives in bright, indirect light and requires well-draining substrate. It boasts distinctive decussate foliage—leaves arranged in opposite pairs along the stem—with pale midribs and purple undersides. The stems are stolon-like, aiding in the spread of the plant, and covered with fine hairs. Its signature funnel-shaped flowers emerge solitary, showcasing vibrant red to orange hues. A variety of cultivars offer an array of leaf and flower colors to entice plant enthusiasts.
Decussate foliage with pale midribs and purple undersides.
Stolons aiding in plant spread, covered with fine hairs.
Funnel-shaped flowers in vibrant red to orange hues.
Oval leaves up to 4 inches (10 cm) with bullate texture.
Short stems with reddish to green colors, produce stolons for propagation.
The leaves of flame violet are oval-shaped and up to 4 inches (10 cm) long. They have opposite, simple, and decussate arrangements, with a slightly bullate texture. The upper side is dark green with a paler midrib, while the undersides are flecked with copper and purple. The leaves are ovate, acute, and cordate to rotund. They grow in a rosette, with lateral runners emerging from the base, and exhibit dark green coloration with a striking purple underside.
Flame violet flowers are striking and vibrant, featuring a bold crimson red to orange hue with a distinctive yellow throat. These solitary blooms measure up to 2.5 inches (6.35 cm) in length. The flowers possess a salverform corolla, which is villous and spurred at the base, forming a five-lobed structure. They bloom seasonally, enhancing their allure. The arrangement, color, and size make flame violet flowers easily identifiable and a captivating addition to any collection.
The stems of flame violet are short and covered with fine, short hairs, creating a soft texture. They exhibit a range of colors from reddish to green and produce stolons that readily root, aiding in propagation. The stems are relatively thin, typically measuring around 0.1-0.15 inches (2.5-3.8 mm) in diameter. The stolons extend horizontally, branching out from the main stem and rooting at nodes, forming new plants. This branching pattern is crucial for the plant's vegetative spread.
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Scientific Classification of Flame violet