Gesneriaceae

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Alleizettella Leucocarpa

Description Alleizettella Leucocarpa is an exceptional plant species that belongs to the family Gesneriaceae. It is a rare plant variety that is native to Ecuador, particularly in the Andean region. This perennial plant is a small shrub that can grow up to 50 cm in height. It produces beautiful white flowers that bloom in clusters. Taxonomy Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae…
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Metapetrocosmea

Description Metapetrocosmea is a genus of flowering plants, belonging to the family Gesneriaceae, which is native to the high-altitude regions of China. The plant has a compact and bushy growth habit and produces beautiful, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in shades of pink, red, purple, and white, attracting pollinators like hummingbirds and bees. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta…
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Streptocarpus Prolixus

Streptocarpus Prolixus, commonly known as the Cape Primrose, is a beautiful and popular indoor plant that belongs to the Gesneriaceae family. The plant is native to South Africa and is widely grown for its stunning flowers that bloom in a range of colors, including shades of pink, purple, blue, and white. It is a relatively easy plant to care for,…
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Neomirandea Angularis

Description Neomirandea Angularis is a beautiful perennial plant that belongs to the family of Gesneriaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is known for its stunning appearance and ease of care. The plant is named after the British botanist, William Jackson Hooker, who was one of the first European botanists to explore South America. Taxonomic…
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Petrocodon

Description Petrocodon is a genus of flowering plants in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to China and Vietnam and includes about 40 species of annual and perennial herbs. These plants are known for their showy flowers that come in shades of purple, pink, red, and white. Petrocodon plants grow to a height of 10 to 30 cm and have…
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Megacodon

Description Megacodon is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Gesneriaceae. This genus comprises of only two species, Megacodon stylophorus, and Megacodon wuyishanensis, both of which are native to China. These plants are known for their unique appearance, with large, tubular flowers that have a distinctively flared shape. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class…
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Pterygocalyx

Description: Pterygocalyx is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family of Gesneriaceae. It includes about 20 species of perennial herbs that are native to tropical regions of South America. The genus name comes from the Greek words “pteryx” and “kalyx,” which means wing and calyx, respectively. This refers to the unique shape of the flowers, which have…
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Codonanthe

Description Codonanthe is a genus of plants that belong to the family Gesneriaceae. These plants are native to the tropical regions of South America, and they are known for their beautiful flowers. Codonanthe plants are epiphytes, meaning they grow on other plants, and they have a trailing habit. They are relatively small plants, and they can grow up to 12…
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Kohleria Tubiflora

Description Kohleria Tubiflora is a plant species that belongs to the Gesneriaceae family, which includes over 3,000 species of flowering plants. This species is native to Central and South America, where it can be found growing in the understory of tropical rainforests. Kohleria Tubiflora is a perennial herb that grows up to 2 feet tall and 1.5 feet wide. It…
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Hemiboea Subcapitata

Description Hemiboea subcapitata is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae that is endemic to China. It is commonly known as the ‘half-headed Hemiboea,’ owing to the unique shape of its flowers. The plant typically grows up to 20 cm tall and has a creeping habit, with stems that are thin and hairy. The leaves are opposite, simple,…
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