Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
minutiflora
ID:
1065418

Status:
valid

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

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064756

Common Names

  • Reldia minutiflora
  • Miniature Reldia
  • Miniature Gloxinia

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Description

Reldia minutiflora (also called Small-flowered Reldia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Mexico, and grows in rocky, grassy, and shrubby habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Reldia minutiflora is a popular ornamental plant. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is also known for its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Reldia minutiflora 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 minutiflora 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 minutiflora

Reldia minutiflora is native to Mexico and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the United States.

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-14000964: 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.