Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
shaferi
ID:
703063

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 541 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702396



Common Names

  • Gesneria shaferi
  • Shafer's Gesneria
  • Gesneria


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Synonyms

  • Conradia depressa Griseb. [unknown]
  • Gesneria depressa Urb. [unknown]
  • Gesneria lindmanii Urb. [unknown]
  • Gesneria samuelssonii Urb. [unknown]
  • Gesneria shaferi depressa (Griseb.) L.E.Skog [unknown]
  • Pentaraphia depressa M.Gómez [unknown]

Description

Gesneria shaferi (also called Shafer's 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 shaferi 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

The flower of Gesneria shaferi is a yellow, trumpet-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

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

Gesneria shaferi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gesneria shaferi?

Gesneria shaferi

What is the common name of Gesneria shaferi?

Shafer's Gesneria

What is the natural habitat of Gesneria shaferi?

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