Status:
valid
Authors:
Fritsch
Source:
ksu
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 50: 417 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357893
Common Names
- Kohleria stuebeliana
- Stuebeliana Kohleria
- Stuebeliana Ginger Plant
Description
Kohleria stuebeliana (also called Kohleria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in moist forests, riverbanks, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Kohleria stuebeliana is a medicinal plant that is used to treat digestive disorders, urinary tract infections, and other ailments. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kohleria stuebeliana has yellow flowers with a red center and small, round seedpods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, long stems with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kohleria stuebeliana is a perennial plant that is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. It can be propagated by division or from seed. The seed should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Kohleria stuebeliana
Kohleria stuebeliana can be found in South America.
Kohleria stuebeliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kohleria stuebeliana?
Kohleria stuebeliana
What is the common name of Kohleria stuebeliana?
Stuebel's kohleria
What is the natural habitat of Kohleria stuebeliana?
Dry, rocky hillsides and plains
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,