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.
Columnea colombiana
Columnea herthae 'Pangui'
Columnea erythrophaea x Columnea gloriosa
Pearcea abunda
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Columnea tessmannii
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Nautilocalyx 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...
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Pearcea bilabiata
Nautilocalyx ecuadorensis
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Paradrymonia binata
Columnea rileyi
Columnea tenella
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Columnea picta
Nautilocalyx pallidus
Kohleria inaequalis
Episcia cupreata
Drymonia turrialvae
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Columnea guttata
Columnea poortmannii
Columnea anisophylla
Nautilocalyx Esmeralda
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A captivating gesneriad with boldly patterned, velvety foliage that rivals its flowers in ornamental appeal — the deeply textured leaves display ri...
View full detailsGlossoloma purpureum
Drymonia punctulata
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Nautilocalyx glandulifer 'Santi'
Drymonia macrantha
Columnea ericae
Columnea karstenianum
A trailing gesneriad with lush, densely hairy stems and vivid tubular flowers perfectly adapted to attract hummingbirds in its natural habitat. Its...
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
Nautilocalyx lynchii 'green'
Columnea inaequilatera
A trailing gesneriad, distinguished by its asymmetrical leaves — as its Latin name suggests — and vivid tubular flowers that emerge along densely h...
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