Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
358392

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Flora 31: 250 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357724

Common Names

  • Kohleria hirsuta
  • Hairy Kohleria
  • Kohleria

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Synonyms

  • Kohleria moritziana Hanst. [unknown]
  • Kohleria mollis Hanst. [unknown]
  • Kohleria rubricaulis Hassk. [unknown]
  • Brachyloma erianthum (Benth.) Hanst. [valid]
  • Brachyloma hirsutum (Kunth) Hanst. [unknown]
  • Brachyloma karstenianum Hanst. [valid]
  • Brachyloma leucomallon Hanst. [valid]
  • Brachyloma longiflorum Hanst. [valid]
  • Brachyloma molle (Decne.) Hanst. [unknown]
  • Brachyloma moritzianum C.D.Bouché & Hanst. [unknown]
  • Brachyloma rhodomallon Hanst. [unknown]
  • Brachyloma rubricaule (Kunth & C.D.Bouché) Hanst. [unknown]
  • Brachyloma ventricosum Hanst. [valid]
  • Brachyloma vestitum Hanst. [valid]
  • Columnea eriantha Hanst. [unknown]
  • Gesneria eriantha Benth. [unknown]
  • Gesneria hirsuta Kunth [unknown]
  • Gesneria longiflora Kunth [unknown]
  • Gesneria oblongata Hort.Young ex Hook. [unknown]
  • Gesneria rubricaulis Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Gesneria ventricosa Hort.Berol. ex Hanst. [unknown]
  • Gesneria vestita Benth. [unknown]
  • Isoloma hirsutum Regel [unknown]
  • Isoloma molle Decne. [unknown]
  • Isoloma pycnosuzygium Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Isoloma rubricaule Regel [unknown]
  • Kohleria brachycalyx Fritsch [unknown]
  • Kohleria hirsuta hirsuta [unknown]
  • Isoloma erianthum Decne. [unknown]
  • Isoloma vestitum Decne. [unknown]
  • Isoloma longiflorum Kunth [unknown]
  • Isoloma longipedunculatum hort. ex Hanst. [unknown]
  • Kohleria eriantha Hanst. [unknown]
  • Kohleria lanigera Fritsch [unknown]
  • Kohleria leucomallos Hanst. [unknown]
  • Kohleria longiflora Hanst. [unknown]
  • Kohleria longipedunculata Hanst. [unknown]
  • Kohleria ventricosa Hanst. [unknown]
  • Kohleria vestita Hanst. [unknown]

Description

Kohleria hirsuta (also called Hairy 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 hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Kohleria hirsuta var. longipes (Benth.) L.P.Kvist & L.E.Skog

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kohleria hirsuta 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 hirsuta 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 hirsuta

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

Kohleria hirsuta FAQ

What are the common names of Kohleria hirsuta?

Kohleria hirsuta is commonly known as the African Teak.

What is the natural habitat of Kohleria hirsuta?

Kohleria hirsuta is native to Africa.

What is the growth rate of Kohleria hirsuta?

Kohleria hirsuta 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