Gloxinella lindeniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lindeniana
ID:
704855
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Regel) Roalson & Boggan
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 25: 227 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704188
Common Names
- Linden's Gloxinella
- Gloxinella lindeniana
- Lace Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gloxinella lindeniana (also called Linden's Gloxinella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial with ovate to oblong-lanceolate leaves that are 4-10 cm long and 1.5-4 cm wide. It is native to Central America and South America, where it is found in wet montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Gloxinella lindeniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in potpourri.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gloxinella lindeniana is a bell-shaped, white to pink in colour. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, round, and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gloxinella lindeniana is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or by division in the spring. The plant is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Gloxinella lindeniana
Gloxinella lindeniana is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Gloxinella lindeniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gloxinella lindeniana?
Gloxinella lindeniana
What is the common name of Gloxinella lindeniana?
Linden's Gloxinella
What is the natural habitat of Gloxinella lindeniana?
It is found in dry, open grassland and wooded grassland in South Africa
Species in the Gloxinella genus
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-2827065: Based on the initial data import
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Eric Howard Roalson (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roalson' in the authors string.
John Kendall Boggan (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boggan' in the authors string.