Kohleria hondensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hondensis
ID:
1235611
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) Regel
Source:
tro
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Flora 31: 250 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234949
Common Names
- Kohleria hondensis
- Honduran Kohleria
- Hondensis Kohleria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kohleria hondensis (also called Honduran Kohleria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Argentina. It grows up to 1.2 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Kohleria hondensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kohleria hondensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed per fruit. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kohleria hondensis is a shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken from healthy stems in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in a mixture of peat and sand and kept in a warm, humid environment until they take root.
Where to Find Kohleria hondensis
Kohleria hondensis is native to Colombia and can be found in the wild in moist and shady areas of the country.
Kohleria hondensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kohleria hondensis?
Kohleria hondensis
What is the common name of Kohleria hondensis?
Honduran Kohleria
What is the natural habitat of Kohleria hondensis?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50081474: Based on the initial data import
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.