Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
1065432

Status:
valid

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

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 8: 607 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064770

Common Names

  • Reldia grandiflora
  • Grandiflora Reldia
  • Gloxinia

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Description

Reldia grandiflora (also called Grandiflora 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 grandiflora 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 grandiflora has large, 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 grandiflora 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 grandiflora

Reldia grandiflora is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz. It grows in moist, shady areas at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.

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-14001019: 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.