Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
quisqueyana
ID:
703027

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alain

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 21: 147 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702360



Common Names

  • Gesneria quisqueyana
  • Quisqueyana Gesneria
  • Gesneria


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Synonyms

  • Gesneria sintenisii quisqueyana (Alain) Borhidi [unknown]
  • Gesneria viridiflora quisqueyana (Alain) L.E.Skog [unknown]

Description

Gesneria quisqueyana (also called Dominican Gesneria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to the Dominican Republic, and it grows in moist forests and along streams. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and small, tubular flowers with yellowish-orange petals.

Uses & Benefits

Gesneria quisqueyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gesneria quisqueyana has white to pink flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seed is small and dark brown in color. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gesneria quisqueyana is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean. It grows to a height of 8-12 inches and produces small, yellow flowers in the summer. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seed should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings should be planted out in the fall.

Where to Find Gesneria quisqueyana

Gesneria quisqueyana is native to the Dominican Republic. It can be found in moist forests and along streams at elevations of 500-2000 m.

Gesneria quisqueyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gesneria quisqueyana?

Gesneria quisqueyana

What is the common name of Gesneria quisqueyana?

Quisqueya Gesneria

What is the natural habitat of Gesneria quisqueyana?

It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

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,