Kohleria gigantea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gigantea
ID:
1235561
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Planch.) Fritsch
Source:
tro
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3b): 178 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234899
Common Names
- Kohleria gigantea
- Giant Kohleria
- Gigantea Kohleria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kohleria gigantea (also called Giant Kohleria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Argentina. It grows up to 4 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Kohleria gigantea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kohleria gigantea has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round seed capsules. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kohleria gigantea is an easy to grow perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.
Where to Find Kohleria gigantea
Kohleria gigantea is native to Colombia and can be found in the wild in moist and shady areas of the country.
Kohleria gigantea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kohleria gigantea?
Kohleria gigantea
Where is Kohleria gigantea native to?
South America
What type of soil does Kohleria gigantea prefer?
Well-drained, acidic soil
Species in the Kohleria genus
Kohleria hirsuta, Kohleria amabilis, Kohleria spicata, Kohleria tubiflora, Kohleria tigridia, Kohleria stuebeliana, Kohleria allenii, Kohleria inaequalis, Kohleria peruviana, Kohleria trianae, Kohleria villosa, Kohleria warszewiczii, Kohleria anisophylla, Kohleria bella, Kohleria diastemoides, Kohleria digitaliflora, Kohleria gigantea, Kohleria grandiflora, Kohleria hansteinii, Kohleria hillii, Kohleria hondensis, Kohleria lenneana, Kohleria longicalyx, Kohleria lucianii, Kohleria neglecta, Kohleria ortgiesii, Kohleria pulchra, Kohleria rossiana, Kohleria rugata, Kohleria affinis, Kohleria hypertrichosa, Kohleria dubia,
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 tro-50081228: Based on the initial data import
Karl Fritsch (1864-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fritsch' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.