Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
viridiflora
ID:
703121

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Decne.) Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 473 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702454

Common Names

  • Gesneria viridiflora
  • Greenflower Gesneria
  • Greenflower Gesneria

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Synonyms

  • Duchartrea viridiflora Decne. [unknown]
  • Gesneria viridiflora acutifolia C.V.Morton [unknown]
  • Gesneria viridiflora colorata C.V.Morton [unknown]
  • Gesneria viridiflora colorata (C.V.Morton) Borhidi [unknown]
  • Gesneria viridiflora obovata C.V.Morton [unknown]
  • Pentaraphia viridiflora (Decne.) Hanst. [unknown]

Description

Gesneria viridiflora (also called green-flowered gesneria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and grows in forests and woodlands. It has ovate leaves and produces small, green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gesneria viridiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gesneria viridiflora sub. acrochordonanthe L.E.Skog

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gesneria viridiflora is a yellow, trumpet-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gesneria viridiflora is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean. It grows to a height of 8-12 inches and produces small, green flowers in the summer. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seed should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings should be planted out in the fall.

Where to Find Gesneria viridiflora

Gesneria viridiflora is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is found in humid forests at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

Gesneria viridiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gesneria viridiflora?

Gesneria viridiflora

What is the common name of Gesneria viridiflora?

Greenflower Gesneria

What is the natural habitat of Gesneria viridiflora?

It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Species in the Gesneria genus

Gesneria acaulis, Gesneria alpina, Gesneria aspera, Gesneria barahonensis, Gesneria binghamii, Gesneria brachysepala, Gesneria bracteosa, Gesneria brevifolia, Gesneria bullata, Gesneria calycina, Gesneria calycosa, Gesneria celsioides, Gesneria christii, Gesneria citrina, Gesneria clandestina, Gesneria clarensis, Gesneria confertifolia, Gesneria cubensis, Gesneria cuneifolia, Gesneria decapleura, Gesneria duchartreoides, Gesneria ekmanii, Gesneria exserta, Gesneria ferruginea, Gesneria filipes, Gesneria fruticosa, Gesneria glandulosa, Gesneria gloxinioides, Gesneria haitiensis, Gesneria harrisii, Gesneria heterochroa, Gesneria humilis, Gesneria hybocarpa, Gesneria hypoclada, Gesneria jamaicensis, Gesneria lanceolata, Gesneria libanensis, Gesneria nipensis, Gesneria odontophylla, Gesneria onychocalyx, Gesneria parvifolia, Gesneria pauciflora, Gesneria pedicellaris, Gesneria pedunculosa, Gesneria pulverulenta, Gesneria pumila, Gesneria purpurascens, Gesneria quisqueyana, Gesneria reticulata, Gesneria salicifolia,

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-2825115: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.