Kohleria inaequalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inaequalis
ID:
1065428
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Wiehler
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 62 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064766
Common Names
- Kohleria inaequalis
- Inequalis Kohleria
- Kohleria
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Kohleria inaequalis (also called Inaequalis Kohleria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is a perennial herb with a short stem and long, narrow leaves. The flowers are bell-shaped and white with purple spots.
Uses & Benefits
Kohleria inaequalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, stomach ache, and headaches.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Kohleria inaequalis var. lindenii (Hanst.) L.P.Kvist & L.E.SkogKohleria inaequalis var. ocellata (Hook.) L.P.Kvist & L.E.Skog
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kohleria inaequalis has bright yellow flowers with a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Kohleria inaequalis is an evergreen perennial with rosettes of oval, dark green leaves and clusters of small, funnel-shaped, white flowers in summer. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Kohleria inaequalis
Kohleria inaequalis can be found in the tropical regions of South America, particularly in Brazil.
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-14001008: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Hans Wiehler (1930-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiehler' in the authors string.