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Internal ID UUID64401a0497fd7996978708
Scientific name Episcia lilacina
Authority Hanst.
First published in Linnaea 34: 342 (1866)

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Episcia lilacina is a type of plant that belongs to the Gesneriaceae family and is native to Central America and Colombia. It is commonly found in these regions and is known for its vibrant lilac flowers. This plant species is a popular choice among gardeners and is often used as a decorative plant in homes and gardens. Its natural habitat ranges from Central America to Colombia, making it a versatile and adaptable species. With its eye-catching flowers and wide distribution, Episcia lilacina is a beloved plant among nature enthusiasts.

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Scientific name Authority First published in
Cyrtodeira chontalensis Seem. Gard. Chron. 1867: 655 (1867)
Episcia acaulis Donn.Sm. Bot. Gaz. 61: 378 (1916)
Episcia chontalensis Hook. Bot. Mag. 97: t. 5925 (1871)
Episcia fendleriana Kuntze Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 473 (1891)

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Chinese 堇花喜荫花

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  • Southern America
    • Central America
      • Costa Rica
      • Honduras
      • Nicaragua
      • Panamá
    • Western South America
      • Colombia

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Database ID/link to page
World Flora Online wfo-0000670305
Tropicos 14000568
INPN 770947
KEW urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:380794-1
The Plant List kew-2791553
Open Tree Of Life 169409
NCBI Taxonomy 171305
IPNI 380794-1
iNaturalist 345980
GBIF 3820646
EOL 5644621
USDA GRIN 27852
Wikipedia Episcia_lilacina

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Title Authors Publication Released IDs
Sudden Collapse of Vacuoles in Saintpaulia sp. Palisade Cells Induced by a Rapid Temperature Decrease Kadohama N, Goh T, Ohnishi M, Fukaki H, Mimura T, Suzuki Y PLoS One 25-Feb-2013
PMCID:PMC3581458
doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0057259
PMID:23451194

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