lipstick plant

American  

noun

1. any of several trailing, epiphytic vines of the genus Aeschynanthus, of the gesneria family, especially A. pulcher or A. radicans, native to southeast Asia, having tubular red or orange flowers.

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Example Sentences

For those looking to add a little color to their collection, it’s hard to go wrong with the lipstick plant.

From Seattle Times

The long-stemmed Aeschynanthus radicans, also known as lipstick plant, is an excellent hanging plant for the bathroom as it prefers high humidity.

From Los Angeles Times