Kohleria anisophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anisophylla
ID:
1065677
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fritsch) Wiehler
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 62 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065015
Common Names
- Kohleria
- Kohleria anisophylla
- Kohleria Anisophylla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kohleria anisophylla (also called 'Two-leaved Kohleria', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, and is often found near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Kohleria anisophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its foliage is attractive and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kohleria anisophylla is a white or pink star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kohleria anisophylla is a tropical plant that can be grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Kohleria anisophylla
Kohleria anisophylla can be found in the wild in Colombia.
Species in the Kohleria genus
Kohleria hirsuta, Kohleria amabilis, Kohleria spicata, Kohleria tubiflora, Kohleria tigridia, Kohleria stuebeliana, Kohleria allenii, Kohleria inaequalis, Kohleria peruviana, Kohleria trianae, Kohleria villosa, Kohleria warszewiczii, Kohleria anisophylla, Kohleria bella, Kohleria diastemoides, Kohleria digitaliflora, Kohleria gigantea, Kohleria grandiflora, Kohleria hansteinii, Kohleria hillii, Kohleria hondensis, Kohleria lenneana, Kohleria longicalyx, Kohleria lucianii, Kohleria neglecta, Kohleria ortgiesii, Kohleria pulchra, Kohleria rossiana, Kohleria rugata, Kohleria affinis, Kohleria hypertrichosa, Kohleria dubia,
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
Karl Fritsch (1864-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fritsch' in the authors string.
Hans Wiehler (1930-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiehler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:133756-2: Based on the initial data import