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Gesneriaceae

Subfamily Didymocarpoideae
Tribe Didymocarpeae

Subfamily Didymocarpoideae
Tribe Trichosporeae

Subfamily Gesnerioideae
Tribe Episcieae

Subfamily Gesnerioideae
Tribe Gloxineae

Subfamily Gesnerioideae
Tribe Kohlerieae

Subfamily Gesnerioideae
Tribe Sinningieae

W/C = Wild Collected
Codonanthe gracilis Hanst.

  • Common Name:
  • Family: Gesneriaceae Dumort.

  • Country of Origin:
  • Habitat:

  • Description: Seeds look like ant larvae which prompts ants to carry them into their nest and insert them into the nest wall, where they germinate and thrive.
  • Culture: Well drained, moist conditions, bright light and frequent fertilization.
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 198500072
  • Source: Unknown
  • Accession Date: 12-31-1985
  • Bench: 1324 - NEO:Amazonia B
  • Qty: 1 confirmed on 04-16-2013
Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • SubClass: euasterid I
  • Order: Lamiales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Gesneriaceae
  • SubFamily: Gesnerioideae
  • Tribe: Episcieae
  • SubTribe:
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