Kohleria tigridia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tigridia
ID:
358560
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ohlend.) Roalson & Boggan
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 25: 229 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357892
Common Names
- Kohleria tigridia
- Tigridia Kohleria
- Tigridia Ginger Plant
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- Rhytidophyllum humboldtii Klotzsch [unknown]
- Rhytidophyllum oerstedii Klotzsch [unknown]
- Besleria grandiflora Kunth [unknown]
- Capanea chiriquana C.V.Morton in Woodson & Seibert [unknown]
- Capanea grandiflora (Kunth) Decne. ex Planch. [unknown]
- Capanea humboldtii Hanst. [unknown]
- Capanea oerstedii (Klotzsch) Oerst. [unknown]
- Capanea oerstedii laevis C.V.Morton in Standl. [unknown]
- Capanea picturata Donn.Sm. [unknown]
- Drymonia grandiflora G.Don [unknown]
- Gloxinia tigridia Ohlend. [unknown]
- Capanea humboldtii (Klotzsch) Oerst. [deprecated]
- Rhytidophyllum tigridia Klotzsch [unknown]
- Sisyrocarpus ohlendorffii Klotzsch ex Walp. [unknown]
Description
Kohleria tigridia (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 tigridia 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 tigridia has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seedpods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, long stems with small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kohleria tigridia 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 tigridia
Kohleria tigridia can be found in South America.
Kohleria tigridia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kohleria stuebeliana?
Kohleria stuebeliana
What type of plant is Kohleria stuebeliana?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Kohleria stuebeliana?
Moist forests in tropical Africa
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 kew-2336648: Based on the initial data import
Johann Heinrich Ohlendorff (1788-1857): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohlend.' in the authors string.
Eric Howard Roalson (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roalson' in the authors string.
John Kendall Boggan (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boggan' in the authors string.