Congea tomentosa
About
Congea tomentosa is a large tropical evergreen vine, commonly referred to as wooly congea, shower orchid, or shower of orchid.. It is called lluvia de orquideas or terciopelo in Spanish, krua on in Thai, and rong bao teng in Chinese. Native to Myanmar and Thailand, it can be found elsewhere in South Asia, including Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia (Kedah), China (Yunnan), Bangladesh, and India. Its native habitat is mixed forests 600–1200 meters above sea level.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
How to use it
Wooly congea can be used ornamentally in gardens due to its striking appearance and ability to climb. It thrives in tropical climates and can add a lush, green touch to vertical spaces. This vine can also attract pollinators, making it beneficial for local ecosystems.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Congea tomentosa
- Slug
- congea-tomentosa
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Congea
- Species
- tomentosa
- Wikidata QID
- Q5160399
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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