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Kohleria 'Brazil Gem'

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Infraspecific Epithet

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)
Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant

Biogeography

Local Conservation Status Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only)

Description and Ethnobotany

Foliage Foilage, arranged alternately, dark orange to green with a dark red underside, tomentose with toothed leaf margin.
Flowers Flowers, bright orange and yellow, tubular, red spots on the petals of the plant.
Others - Plant Morphology Rhizomatous plants with a period of dormancy during their growth cycle.

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers
Landscape Uses Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun, Semi-Shade
Water Preference Prefers Cool Environment, Moderate Water

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Others

Master ID 33947
Species ID 8363
Flora Disclaimer The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes.
Species record last updated on: 08 October 2020.
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