Congea tomentosa
Lluvia De Orquideas
Also known as: Calochlamys capitata C.Presl +8 more
- Calochlamys capitata C.Presl
- Congea azurea Wall.
- Congea oblonga Pierre ex Dop
- Congea petelotii Moldenke
- Congea tomentosa var. nivea Munir
- Congea tomentosa var. oblongifolia Schauer
- Congea villosa (Roxb.) Voigt
- Congea villosa (Roxb.) Wight
- Roscoea villosa Roxb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.
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Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Congea tomentosa (commonly known as Lluvia De Orquideas) is a climbing shrub belonging to the Lamiaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China South-Central, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Malaya, Panama, Sri Lanka, Trinidad-Tobago