Gesneriaceae

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Gesneriaceae is a family of flowering plant consisting of c. 146 genera and c. 2400 species, mostly in the Old World tropics but also many in the New World tropics as well, with a few extending to temperate areas. Most species are herbs or subshrubs, and a few are trees.

Related Topics:
Family - Flowering plant - Old World - New World - Herb - Subshrub - Tree

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The most familiar members of the family to gardeners are the African Violets in the genus Saintpaulia. Other genera in the family have become popular as houseplants.

Related Topics:
African Violet - Saintpaulia

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;Selected genera

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Gesneriads are divided culturally into three groups depending on their root structure:

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fibrous, rhizomatous and tuberous.

Related Topics:
Rhizomatous - Tuber

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