Definition

Noun: 1. A tropical flowering plant belonging to the family Gesneriaceae, characterized by its soft, often velvety foliage and its showy, tubular flowers, which are frequently scarlet or orange in color. It is cultivated primarily as an ornamental houseplant.

Usage

• Kohlerias are popular among indoor gardeners for their vibrant blooms and attractive leaves.
• The greenhouse has a dedicated section for gesneriads, including several varieties of .
• She added a potted to her collection because it thrives in the same conditions as her African violets.

Advanced Usage

• The genus name is often used in horticultural and botanical contexts to discuss plant care, hybridization, or classification.
  • Example: The botanist presented a paper on the phylogenetic relationships within the genus Kohleria.

Variants and Related Words

• Gesneriad (n): A member of the plant family Gesneriaceae, which includes kohleria, African violets (), and gloxinias (). This is the broader category to which kohleria belongs.

Synonyms

• There are no direct common-name synonyms for the botanical genus . It is typically referred to by its scientific name or simply as a type of gesneriad.

Different Meanings

• This word has only one specific meaning as a proper noun referring to a genus of plants. It is not used in other general contexts.

Idioms

• There are no idioms containing the word "kohleria."

Phrasal Verbs

• There are no phrasal verbs containing the word "kohleria."

Noun

1. shrubby herb cultivated for their soft velvety foliage and showy scarlet flowers