Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
vinicolor
ID:
1065483

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wiehler

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 9 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064821



Common Names

  • Parakohleria Vinicolor
  • Wine-Colored Parakohleria
  • Wine-Colored Parakohleria Plant


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Description

Parakohleria vinicolor (also called 'Purple-flowered Parakohleria', 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 purple flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, and is often found near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Parakohleria vinicolor is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parakohleria vinicolor is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a white root system.

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Where to Find Parakohleria vinicolor

Parakohleria vinicolor is native to Ecuador and can be found in the states of Azuay, Bolivar, and Loja. It grows in moist, shady areas at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.

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