Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
acaulis
ID:
702756

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 1110 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702089



Common Names

  • Stemless Gesneria
  • Acaulis Gesneria
  • Acaulis False Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Pentaraphia acaulis (L.) Druce [unknown]
  • Conradia hispida Benth. [unknown]
  • Conradia sloanei DC. [unknown]
  • Gerardia acaulis L. [unknown]
  • Gesneria acaulis glabrata L.E.Skog [unknown]
  • Gesneria acaulis grandifolia Urb. [unknown]
  • Gesneria hispida Kuntze [unknown]
  • Chorisanthera hispida (Benth.) Oerst. [unknown]
  • Pentaraphia acaulis Druce [unknown]
  • Pentaraphia hispida Hanst. [unknown]
  • Pentaraphia sloanei Hanst. [unknown]

Description

Gesneria acaulis (also called Stemless Gesneria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gesneria acaulis is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gesneria acaulis has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gesneria acaulis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Gesneria acaulis

Gesneria acaulis can be found in the Caribbean Islands.

Gesneria acaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gesneria acaulis?

Gesneria acaulis

What is the common name of Gesneria acaulis?

Stemless Gesneria

Where is Gesneria acaulis native to?

Cuba

Species in the Gesneria genus

Gesneria acaulis, Gesneria alpina, Gesneria aspera, Gesneria barahonensis, Gesneria binghamii, Gesneria brachysepala, Gesneria bracteosa, Gesneria brevifolia, Gesneria bullata, Gesneria calycina, Gesneria calycosa, Gesneria celsioides, Gesneria christii, Gesneria citrina, Gesneria clandestina, Gesneria clarensis, Gesneria confertifolia, Gesneria cubensis, Gesneria cuneifolia, Gesneria decapleura, Gesneria duchartreoides, Gesneria ekmanii, Gesneria exserta, Gesneria ferruginea, Gesneria filipes, Gesneria fruticosa, Gesneria glandulosa, Gesneria gloxinioides, Gesneria haitiensis, Gesneria harrisii, Gesneria heterochroa, Gesneria humilis, Gesneria hybocarpa, Gesneria hypoclada, Gesneria jamaicensis, Gesneria lanceolata, Gesneria libanensis, Gesneria nipensis, Gesneria odontophylla, Gesneria onychocalyx, Gesneria parvifolia, Gesneria pauciflora, Gesneria pedicellaris, Gesneria pedunculosa, Gesneria pulverulenta, Gesneria pumila, Gesneria purpurascens, Gesneria quisqueyana, Gesneria reticulata, Gesneria salicifolia,

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