Plant Profile: Lophospermum erubescens

Taxonomy: Lophospermum erubescens

Names

Creeping Gloxinia, Maurandya, Mexican Twist

  • Photo of Lophospermum erubescens (Lophospermum erubescenss)

Phonetic Spelling:lo-fo-SPER-mum er-yoo-BESS-ens

Genus:Lophospermum

Species:erubescens

Family:Plantaginaceae

Creeping Gloxinia is a perennial climbing herb that features striking pink blooms and is indigenous to the mountainous and canyon regions of Mexico. This plant ascends by twining around supports. Due to its sensitivity to cold, it should be cultivated in a container that can be relocated indoors during the winter months.

Lophospermum erubescens Feature Summary

Lophospermum erubescens Image Gallery

Tags

#non-toxic for horses
#non-toxic for dogs
#non-toxic for cats

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Lophospermum erubescens Feature Summary

Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Vine
Spreading
Cascading
Flowers
Landscape
Container
Rock Wall
Hanging Baskets

Lophospermum erubescens Attributes

Lophospermum erubescens: Country Or Region Of Origin

Mexico

Lophospermum erubescens: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Lophospermum erubescens: Climbing Method

Clinging
Scrambler
Tendrils
Twining

Lophospermum erubescens Whole Plant Traits

Lophospermum erubescens: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Lophospermum erubescens: Habit/Form

Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping

Lophospermum erubescens Flowers

Lophospermum erubescens: Flower Color

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Pink

Lophospermum erubescens Leaves

Lophospermum erubescens: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Lophospermum erubescens Stem

Lophospermum erubescens: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Lophospermum erubescens Landscape

Lophospermum erubescens: Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland