Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
scabra
ID:
703049

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 89 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702382



Common Names

  • Gesneria scabra
  • Rough Gesneria
  • Scabrous Gesneria


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Synonyms

  • Conradia scabra Mart. [unknown]
  • Pentaraphia scabra Hanst. [unknown]

Description

Gesneria scabra (also called Rough Gesneria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a stem up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Gesneria scabra 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 scabra var. fawcettii (Urb.) L.E.Skog
Gesneria scabra var. sphaerocarpa (Urb.) L.E.Skog
Gesneria scabra var. viridicalyx L.E.Skog

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gesneria scabra has yellow to orange flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gesneria scabra 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 scabra

Gesneria scabra is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is found in humid forests at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

Gesneria scabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gesneria scabra?

Gesneria scabra

What is the common name of Gesneria scabra?

Rough Gesneria

What is the natural habitat of Gesneria scabra?

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