Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
amabilis
ID:
358393

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fritsch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 50: 413 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357725

Common Names

  • Kohleria amabilis
  • Lovely Kohleria
  • Kohleria

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Synonyms

  • Tydaea amabilis Planch. & Linden [unknown]
  • Achimenes picta Benth. [unknown]
  • Diastema pictum Benth. ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Isoloma bogotense amabile (Planch. & Linden) Voss [unknown]
  • Achimenes amabilis (Planch. & Linden) Van Houtte [unknown]
  • Isoloma amabilis (Planch. & Linden) Bellair & St.-Lég. [unknown]
  • Tydaea ceciliae André [unknown]
  • Tydaea venosa hort. ex Lesc. [unknown]
  • Isoloma amabile (Planch. & Linden) hort. ex Bellair & St.-Lég. [unknown]
  • Isoloma venosum (hort. ex Lesc.) Bedd. [unknown]

Description

Kohleria amabilis (also called Lovely Kohleria, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It is a small, evergreen shrub with long, slender branches and small, oval leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as deserts and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Kohleria amabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Kohleria amabilis var. bogotensis (G.Nicholson) L.P.Kvist & L.E.Skog

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kohleria amabilis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kohleria amabilis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Kohleria amabilis

Kohleria amabilis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Africa, and South America.

Kohleria amabilis FAQ

What are the common names of Kohleria amabilis?

Kohleria amabilis is commonly known as the African Teak.

What is the natural habitat of Kohleria amabilis?

Kohleria amabilis is native to Africa.

What is the growth rate of Kohleria amabilis?

Kohleria amabilis has a moderate growth rate of 13-24 inches per year.

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-2336309: Based on the initial data import
Karl Fritsch (1864-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fritsch' in the authors string.