Variety traits

Flower color in Aeschynanthus

Aeschynanthus Jack

The flower color of Aeschynanthus is a key varietal trait, encompassing variations of red, orange, pink, and yellow shades, including complex combinations with spots and stripes.

In the reference 3 varieties crop Lipstick plant, where this is mentioned in the description.

The color palette of Aeschynanthus spans a spectrum from pure red to rare lilac or multicolored combinations with contrasting stripes. The color of the calyx, which varies from dark red to brown and creates a visual contrast with the corolla, plays an important role in shaping the appearance of the inflorescence.

The intensity and brightness of the coloration depend directly on the light level during the plant's development period. The color formation process is dynamic: the shade may change as the bud opens, for example, transitioning from a yellow base to orange-red corolla tips.

In Aeschynanthus breeding practice, instrumental methods for measuring color are not used. The trait is evaluated exclusively through visual assessment, documenting characteristics such as the presence of spots, stripes, contrasting markings on the corolla limb, and the color of the calyx.

General information about the subject — on the page Flower color.

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Varieties of Lipstick plant mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.