Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rugata
ID:
1235764

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Scheidw.) L.P.Kvist & L.E.Skog

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 79: 59 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235102


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Description

Kohleria rugata (also called Rugate 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 rugata 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

Kohleria rugata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed per fruit. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kohleria rugata 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 rugata

Kohleria rugata is native to Central America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

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-50081833: Based on the initial data import
Michael Joseph François Scheidweiler (1799-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scheidw.' in the authors string.
Lars Peter Kvist (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Kvist' in the authors string.
Laurence Skog (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Skog' in the authors string.