noun
epiphyte or creeping on rocks; Malaysian plant having somewhat fleshy leaves and bright red flowers
• Syn: ↑Aeschynanthus radicans
• Hypernyms: ↑aeschynanthus
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any of several trailing, epiphytic vines of the genus Aeschynanthus, of the gesneria family, esp. A. pulcher or A. radicans, native to southeast Asia, having tubular red or orange flowers.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.