Kohleria pulchra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
1235749
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Heer) H.E.Moore
Source:
tro
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 8: 387 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235087
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kohleria pulchra (also called Beautiful Kohleria, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with thin stems and small, leathery leaves. It is native to Mexico, and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Kohleria pulchra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kohleria pulchra is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kohleria pulchra can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly.
Where to Find Kohleria pulchra
Kohleria pulchra is native to Central America and can be found in moist, shady areas.
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-50081789: Based on the initial data import
Oswald Heer (1809-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heer' in the authors string.
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.