Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
corallinus
ID:
695502

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fritsch) Wiehler

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 1: 154 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694835



Common Names

  • Gasteranthus Corallinus
  • Gasteranthus Corallinus
  • Gasteranthus Corallinus


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Synonyms

  • Besleria corallina Fritsch [unknown]
  • Besleria corallinoides Fritsch [unknown]
  • Besleria crenata C.V.Morton [unknown]
  • Besleria sylvarum C.V.Morton [unknown]
  • Gasteranthus corallinoides (Fritsch) Wiehler [unknown]
  • Gasteranthus crenatus (C.V.Morton) Wiehler [unknown]
  • Gasteranthus sylvarum (C.V.Morton) Wiehler [unknown]

Description

Gasteranthus corallinus (also called Gasteranthus, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Central America and is found in wet, tropical forests. It has narrow, linear leaves and yellow, bell-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gasteranthus corallinus has a variety of non-medical uses, including as a source of timber, firewood, and fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gasteranthus corallinus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gasteranthus corallinus is a bulbous perennial that grows up to 8 inches tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. When propagating by division, carefully dig up the bulbs and separate them into smaller clumps. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep them in a warm, sunny area.

Where to Find Gasteranthus corallinus

Gasteranthus corallinus is native to Central America and northern South America. It is found in moist, shady forests and can be found in parts of Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Gasteranthus corallinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gasteranthus corallinus?

Gasteranthus corallinus

What is the common name of Gasteranthus corallinus?

Coral Gasteranthus

Where is Gasteranthus corallinus found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Species in the Gasteranthus genus

Gasteranthus acropodus, Gasteranthus acuticarinatus, Gasteranthus adenocalyx, Gasteranthus anomalus, Gasteranthus atratus, Gasteranthus atrolimbus, Gasteranthus aurantiacus, Gasteranthus bilsaensis, Gasteranthus calcaratus, Gasteranthus carinatus, Gasteranthus colombianus, Gasteranthus corallinus, Gasteranthus crispus, Gasteranthus delphinioides, Gasteranthus dressleri, Gasteranthus epedunculatus, Gasteranthus extinctus, Gasteranthus glaber, Gasteranthus herbaceus, Gasteranthus imbaburensis, Gasteranthus imbricans, Gasteranthus lateralis, Gasteranthus leopardus, Gasteranthus macrocalyx, Gasteranthus mutabilis, Gasteranthus orientandinus, Gasteranthus osaensis, Gasteranthus otongensis, Gasteranthus pansamalanus, Gasteranthus perennis, Gasteranthus quitensis, Gasteranthus recurvatus, Gasteranthus tenellus, Gasteranthus ternatus, Gasteranthus timidus, Gasteranthus trifoliatus, Gasteranthus villosus, Gasteranthus wendlandianus, Gasteranthus diverticularis,

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2817354: Based on the initial data import
Karl Fritsch (1864-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fritsch' in the authors string.
Hans Wiehler (1930-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiehler' in the authors string.