Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
spicata
ID:
358525

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oerst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Centralamer. Gesner. : 27 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357857

Common Names

  • Kohleria spicata
  • Spiked Kohleria
  • Spiked Ginger Plant

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Synonyms

  • Kohleria chiapensis Brandegee [unknown]
  • Kohleria incana Klotzsch & Hanst. [unknown]
  • Kohleria wageneri Regel [unknown]
  • Kohleria krameriana Hanst. [unknown]
  • Kohleria longifolia Hanst. [unknown]
  • Kohleria linkiana Hanst. [unknown]
  • Kohleria petiolaris Hanst. [unknown]
  • Kohleria seemannii Hanst. [unknown]
  • Kohleria tetragona Oerst. [unknown]
  • Kohleria tomentosa Hanst. [unknown]
  • Kohleria rupestris Seem. [unknown]
  • Kohleria spicata wageneri Fritsch [unknown]
  • Kohleria longifolia petiolaris (Benth.) C.V.Morton in Standl. [unknown]
  • Brachyloma longifolium (Lindl.) Oerst. [unknown]
  • Brachyloma petiolare (Benth.) Oerst. [unknown]
  • Gesneria breviflora Lindl. [unknown]
  • Gesneria ignorata Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Gesneria linkiana Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Gesneria longifolia Lindl. [unknown]
  • Gesneria mollis Hort.Berol. ex Kunth [unknown]
  • Gesneria petiolaris Benth. [unknown]
  • Gesneria schiedeana Hook. [unknown]
  • Gesneria seemannii Hook. [unknown]
  • Gesneria spicata Kunth [unknown]
  • Gesneria spicata schiedeana DC. [unknown]
  • Isoloma breviflorum Lindl. & Paxton [unknown]
  • Isoloma incanum Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Isoloma kramerianum Lehm. [unknown]
  • Isoloma linkianum Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Isoloma longifolium Decne. [unknown]
  • Isoloma petiolare Decne. [unknown]
  • Isoloma rupestre Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Isoloma seemannii (Hook.) Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Isoloma spicatum Decne. [unknown]
  • Isoloma tetragonum Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Isoloma tomentosum (Hanst.) Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Kohleria ignorata Regel [unknown]
  • Kohleria schiedeana Hanst. [unknown]
  • Isoloma ignoratum Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Isoloma schiedeanum Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Kohleria spicata hispida Fritsch [unknown]

Description

Kohleria spicata (also called Spiked Kohleria, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, herbaceous perennial with small, oval, green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Kohleria spicata is a medicinal plant that is used to treat digestive disorders, urinary tract infections, and other ailments. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kohleria spicata has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves and are slightly serrated.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kohleria spicata is a tropical perennial plant that is native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It is best to propagate in the spring or summer when temperatures are warm and the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Kohleria spicata

Kohleria spicata can be found in South America.

Kohleria spicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kohleria spicata?

Kohleria spicata

What type of plant is Kohleria spicata?

Evergreen perennial

Where does Kohleria spicata originate from?

Central and South America

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