Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
calcarata
ID:
1065431

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.P.Kvist & L.E.Skog

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 8: 606 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064769

Common Names

  • Reldia calcarata
  • Calcarata Reldia
  • Gloxinia

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Description

Reldia calcarata (also called Calcarata Reldia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is a perennial herb with a short stem and long, narrow leaves. The flowers are bell-shaped and white with purple spots.

Uses & Benefits

Reldia calcarata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Reldia calcarata has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reldia calcarata is an evergreen perennial with rosettes of oval, dark green leaves and clusters of small, funnel-shaped, white flowers in summer. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Reldia calcarata

Reldia calcarata can be found in the tropical regions of South America, particularly in Brazil.

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-14001018: Based on the initial data import
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.