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Flame violet

How to identify Flame violet (Episcia cupreata)

Flame violet

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.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Herb

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Evergreen

Quickly Identify Flame violet

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Decussate foliage with pale midribs and purple undersides.

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Stolons aiding in plant spread, covered with fine hairs.

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Funnel-shaped flowers in vibrant red to orange hues.

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Oval leaves up to 4 inches (10 cm) with bullate texture.

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Short stems with reddish to green colors, produce stolons for propagation.

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Detailed Traits of Flame violet

Leaf Features

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.

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Flower Features

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.

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Stem Features

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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Key Facts About Flame violet

Attributes of Flame violet
Spread
30 cm to 60 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Orange
Purple
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Orange
Yellow
Red
Pink
Blue
Gold
Fruit Color
Green
Stem Color
Green
Red
Leaf type
Evergreen
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Scientific Classification of Flame violet

Species
Flame violet (Episcia cupreata)
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Distribution Map of Flame violet

The plant flame violet originates from the tropical regions of Central and South America, where it thrives in native habitats. It has since been introduced and cultivated in various other major tropical regions around the globe. Flame violet is now found proliferating beyond its native range, appreciated for its ornamental value in suitable climates across parts of Asia, the Caribbean, and even some areas in Africa.
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