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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Pearcea hypocyrtiflora
4.5 / 5.0
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Pearcea hypocyrtiflora is a tropical gesneriad valued for its richly textured foliage and compact understory character. Its lush growth brings dept...
View full detailsColumnea minor
3.33 / 5.0
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Columnea minor is a charming tropical gesneriad valued for its compact foliage, graceful trailing stems, and bright tubular flowers. Its refined sc...
View full detailsCorytoplectus cutucuensis
3.5 / 5.0
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Corytoplectus cutucuensisCorytoplectus cutucuensis is a rare botanical gem from the Gesneriaceae family, endemic to the humid forests of the Cutucú...
View full detailsNautilocalyx Cocodrilo
5.0 / 5.0
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Nautilocalyx Cocodrilo Culture Nautilocalyx Cocodrilo is a Nautilocalyx gesneriaceae hybrid grown at our nurseries in Ecuador. Like most of its gen...
View full detailsColumnea tenensis
An attractive epiphytic plant native to the Tenesí region of Venezuela, Columnea tenensis is popular for its trailing or pendulous growth habit, ma...
View full detailsColumnea crassifolia
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Columnea crassifolia combines thick, elongated green leaves with eye-catching orange-red tubular flowers. Its upright to arching growth gives it a ...
View full detailsNautilocalyx erytranthus
5.0 / 5.0
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Nautilocalyx erytranthus is a tropical gesneriad that brings lush foliage and an intimate woodland feel to a plant collection. Its refined habit ma...
View full detailsColumnea flexiflora
3.67 / 5.0
3 Reviews
An epiphytic gesneriad from the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing erect, pubescent stems with opposite, lanceolate, serrate leaves and clusters o...
View full detailsColumnea erythrophaea
Columnea erythrophaea is a distinctive tropical gesneriad admired for its trailing growth, softly textured foliage, and vivid tubular blooms. Displ...
View full detailsColumnea crassicaulis
4.0 / 5.0
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Columnea crassicaulis is a tropical member of the gesneriad family, offering collectors a botanical alternative to more familiar flowering housepla...
View full detailsNeomortonia rosea
Neomortonia rosea is a tropical gesneriad with a graceful trailing habit that adds softness and movement to a plant display. It is especially attra...
View full detailsColumnea decorata
Columnea ericae is a captivating tropical plant with a graceful trailing habit and richly textured foliage. Its cascading stems make it especially ...
View full detailsColumnea kucyniakii
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Columnea kucyniakii is an uncommon tropical gesneriad with a graceful trailing habit, attractive foliage, and vivid tubular flowers. Its cascading ...
View full detailsNautilocalyx bullatus
This distinctive Gesneriaceae species showcases remarkable foliage characteristics with deeply bullate (bubble-textured) leaves that display stunni...
View full detailsCodonanthopsis crassifolia
Codonanthopsis crassifolia Culture Codonanthopsis crassifolia belongs to the genus Codonanthopsis and comes from our own propagation in Ecuador. It...
View full detailsColumnea herthae
Columnea herthae is an elegant tropical gesneriad with a naturally trailing habit, attractive foliage, and colorful tubular flowers. Its cascading ...
View full detailsPearcea hypocyrtiflora cf
This is a low-growing Gesneriad species native to the rainforests of Ecuador. The "cf" notation indicates that this clone is physically very simila...
View full detailsDrymonia chiribogana
3.0 / 5.0
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Drymonia chiribogana is a distinctive tropical gesneriad that brings the lush character of Ecuadorian forests into a curated plant collection. Its ...
View full detailsEpiscia corrugada
Episcia corrugada is a compact, terrestrial species from the African Violet family (Gesneriaceae). It is cherished for its intense, velvety, emeral...
View full detailsNautilocalyx glandulifer
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This distinctive, tropical terrestrial herb is a member of the Gesneriad family, currently endemic to the rainforests of Ecuador. It is overwhelmin...
View full detailsEpiscia cupreata
Episcia cupreata is a tropical gesneriad prized for its softly textured, richly patterned foliage and graceful trailing growth. Whether displayed i...
View full detailsColumnea colombiana
Columnea colombiana is a graceful tropical gesneriad that brings the atmosphere of a misty rainforest into the home. Its elegant growth and attract...
View full detailsColumnea rileyi
Columnea rileyi Culture Columnea rileyi belongs to the genus Columnea and comes from our own propagation in Ecuador. It is a cool-to-intermediate g...
View full detailsDrymonia punctulata
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Drymonia punctulata Culture Drymonia punctulata is a Drymonia gesneriaceae hybrid grown at our nurseries in Ecuador. Like most of its genus it appr...
View full detailsColumnea inaequilatera
A trailing gesneriad, distinguished by its asymmetrical leaves — as its Latin name suggests — and vivid tubular flowers that emerge along densely h...
View full detailsDrymonia coccinea
Drymonia coccinea Culture Drymonia coccinea is an intermediate-to-warm gesneriaceae species of the genus Drymonia, grown and propagated at our nurs...
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