Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
taurina
ID:
221482

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 41: 5 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220811



Common Names

  • Kefersteinia taurina
  • Taurina Kefersteinia
  • Bull Kefersteinia


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Synonyms

  • Kefersteinia lehmannii P.Ortiz [unknown]
  • Kefersteinia taggesellii Neudecker [unknown]
  • Zygopetalum taurinum Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Kefersteinia taurina (also called Kefersteinia taurina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in montane forests and shrublands at elevations of 1,300–2,400 m.

Uses & Benefits

Kefersteinia taurina is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kefersteinia taurina is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kefersteinia taurina can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Kefersteinia taurina

Kefersteinia taurina can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Kefersteinia taurina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kefersteinia taurina?

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What is the common name of Kefersteinia taurina?

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Where is Kefersteinia taurina found?

Kefersteinia taurina is found in Mexico and Central America.

Species in the Kefersteinia genus

Kefersteinia alba, Kefersteinia andreettae, Kefersteinia auriculata, Kefersteinia aurorae, Kefersteinia bengasahra, Kefersteinia bismarckii, Kefersteinia candida, Kefersteinia chocoensis, Kefersteinia costaricensis, Kefersteinia delcastilloi, Kefersteinia elegans, Kefersteinia escalerensis, Kefersteinia escobariana, Kefersteinia excentrica, Kefersteinia expansa, Kefersteinia gemma, Kefersteinia graminea, Kefersteinia guacamayoana, Kefersteinia heideri, Kefersteinia hirtzii, Kefersteinia klabochii, Kefersteinia koechliniorum, Kefersteinia lactea, Kefersteinia lafontainei, Kefersteinia laminata, Kefersteinia lojae, Kefersteinia maculosa, Kefersteinia microcharis, Kefersteinia minutiflora, Kefersteinia mystacina, Kefersteinia niesseniae, Kefersteinia ocellata, Kefersteinia orbicularis, Kefersteinia oscarii, Kefersteinia parvilabris, Kefersteinia pastorellii, Kefersteinia pellita, Kefersteinia perlonga, Kefersteinia pulchella, Kefersteinia pusilla, Kefersteinia retanae, Kefersteinia richardhegerlii, Kefersteinia ricii, Kefersteinia salustianae, Kefersteinia sanguinolenta, Kefersteinia stapelioides, Kefersteinia stevensonii, Kefersteinia taurina, Kefersteinia tolimensis, Kefersteinia trullata,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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