Flame Violet

Episcia cupreata

''Episcia cupreata'' is a species of perennial plant in the family Gesneriaceae that is found in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. Its common name is flame violet, although this name may also refer to other species of the genus ''Episcia''. A number of hybrids have been created.
Silver Skies flower, Episcia cupreata  Episcia cupreata,Geotagged,Indonesia,Spring

Appearance

The species has short hairy stems and reddish to green stolons. Leaves are oval shaped with hairy blades that vary from either a deep copper, reddish-green, or only green. Specks of copper and purple are found on leaf underside. Its flower corolla lobes are orange-red with yellow tube. Although the plant does produce seeds, it typically reproduces by stolons.
Bunga Daun Beludru (Flame Violet) Episcia cupreata ‘Frosty’  Episcia cupreata,Flame Violet,Geotagged,Indonesia,Spring

Habitat

Aphids and mealybugs feed on the plant. It can be subjected to fungal leaf spots, blights on the stem, and rotting roots. The leaves become scorched if they receive too much sunlight, and the plant can die if it receives too much water or too little air.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderLamiales
FamilyGesneriaceae
GenusEpiscia
SpeciesE. cupreata
Photographed in
Indonesia