Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
salicifolia
ID:
703039

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 2: 373 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702372



Common Names

  • Gesneria salicifolia
  • Willowleaf Gesneria
  • Willow Gesneria


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Synonyms

  • Gesneria gibberosa Urb. [unknown]
  • Gesneria salicifolia gibberosa (Urb.) Borhidi [unknown]
  • Gesneria salicifolia spathulata L.E.Skog [unknown]
  • Gesneria salicifolia spathulata (L.E.Skog) Borhidi [unknown]
  • Pentaraphia salicifolia Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Gesneria salicifolia (also called Willow-leaved Gesneria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, and it grows in moist forests and along streams. It has long, thin, lance-shaped leaves and small, tubular flowers with yellowish-orange petals.

Uses & Benefits

Gesneria salicifolia 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gesneria salicifolia var. ferruginea (C.Wright) L.E.Skog

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gesneria salicifolia 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 salicifolia is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean. It grows to a height of 8-12 inches and produces small, white 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 salicifolia

Gesneria salicifolia is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in humid forests at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Gesneria salicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gesneria salicifolia?

Gesneria salicifolia

What is the common name of Gesneria salicifolia?

Willowleaf Gesneria

What is the natural habitat of Gesneria salicifolia?

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,

References