Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton & P.Wilson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 16: 109 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702466
Common Names
- Gesneria yamuriensis
- Yamuri Gesneria
- Gesneria
Synonyms
- Gesneria libanensis lopezii (C.V.Morton) Borhidi [unknown]
- Gesneria lopezii C.V.Morton [unknown]
Description
Gesneria yamuriensis (also called Yamurí Gesneria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single, erect stem with a terminal inflorescence. It is found in dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gesneria yamuriensis 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gesneria yamuriensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gesneria yamuriensis is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean. It grows to a height of 8-12 inches and produces small, pink 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 yamuriensis
Gesneria yamuriensis is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is found in humid forests at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.
Gesneria yamuriensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gesneria yamuriensis?
Gesneria yamuriensis
What is the common name of Gesneria yamuriensis?
Yamuri Gesneria
Where is Gesneria yamuriensis native to?
Dominican Republic
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,