Gesneriaceae
The Gesneriaceae family, or gesneriads, are known for their beautiful and diverse flowers, which come in a wide range of colors and shapes. These plants are predominantly found in tropical and subtropical regions, thriving in various habitats from rainforests to mountainous areas. Popular members of this family include the charming African Violet and the striking Gloxinia. Gesneriads are prized for their ornamental appeal and ability to brighten any space with their vibrant blooms. Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners, these plants add a touch of elegance and color to any collection.
Habitat: Gesneriads are incredibly versatile and can be found in a variety of habitats. They often grow in humid, shaded environments such as the understory of rainforests, where they receive dappled sunlight. Some species are adapted to live in mountainous regions, clinging to rock faces or growing as epiphytes on trees. Their ability to thrive in different climates makes them a fascinating and diverse plant family.
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Glossoloma purpureum
Glossoloma purpureum Culture Glossoloma purpureum is an intermediate-to-warm gesneriaceae species of the genus Glossoloma, grown and propagated at ...
View full detailsNautilocalyx glandulifer 'Santi'
Nautilocalyx glandulifer 'Santi' Culture One of the Nautilocalyx hybrids we produce at Ecuagenera, Nautilocalyx glandulifer 'Santi' does best under...
View full detailsColumnea ericae
Columnea ericae is a tropical gesneriad that brings botanical interest to a collection of humidity-loving plants. Its leafy stems and tubular flowe...
View full detailsGlossoloma sprucei
A charming tropical species from the Gesneriaceae family, prized for its attractive tubular flowers and lush foliage. This intermediate-growing pla...
View full detailsPearcea hypocyrtiflora x Episcia cupreata
Pearcea hypocyrtiflora x Episcia cupreata Culture One of the Pearcea hybrids we produce at Ecuagenera, Pearcea hypocyrtiflora x Episcia cupreata do...
View full detailsNautilocalyx lynchii 'green'
Nautilocalyx lynchii 'green' Culture One of the Nautilocalyx hybrids we produce at Ecuagenera, Nautilocalyx lynchii 'green' does best under interme...
View full detailsCorytoplectus speciosus
Corytoplectus speciosus is a striking tropical gesneriad grown for its richly textured foliage, colorful flowers, and ornamental fruit. The bold co...
View full detailsParadrymonia ciliosa
Paradrymonia ciliosa is a tropical gesneriad with lush foliage and an appealing understory character. Its textured growth brings a fresh, botanical...
View full detailsCorytoplectus speciosus light
Corytoplectus speciosus light Culture Corytoplectus speciosus light is a Corytoplectus gesneriaceae hybrid grown at our nurseries in Ecuador. Like ...
View full detailsDrymonia pulchra
Drymonia pulchra Culture Drymonia pulchra is a Drymonia gesneriaceae hybrid grown at our nurseries in Ecuador. Like most of its genus it appreciate...
View full detailsSinningia lineata
Sinningia lineata is a tuberous Brazilian member of the gesneriad family, admired for its tubular flowers and textured green foliage. Its warm-tone...
View full detailsPearcea schimpfii
Pearcea schimpfii is a tropical gesneriad valued for its lush, textured foliage and distinctive understory presence. Its richly botanical growth br...
View full detailsKohleria inaequalis leaf red
Kohleria inaequalis leaf red is a distinctive foliage form selected for its warm red-toned leaves and lush tropical habit. Color intensity may shif...
View full detailsEpiscia punctata
Episcia punctata is an appealing tropical gesneriad with softly textured foliage and a graceful spreading to trailing habit. It brings a lush, natu...
View full detailsEpiscia cupreata 1
Episcia cupreata 1 is a catalog selection of this tropical gesneriad, prized for its softly textured foliage and graceful trailing growth. Whether ...
View full detailsDrymonia serrulata
Drymonia serrulata is a distinctive tropical gesneriad that adds lush rainforest texture and an appealing natural habit to a curated plant collecti...
View full detailsColumnea spathulata
Columnea spathulata is an eye-catching tropical gesneriad admired for its graceful trailing growth, distinctive foliage, and colorful tubular flowe...
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