Lysionotus ‘Pudding’

Lysionotus  ‘Pudding’ was created by Katsuaki Tanaka of Japan, likely in the 1990s. It can make a dramatic, large and attractive plant. The clear yellow flowers show well against the glossy dark goliage. It is reported by Toshijiro Okuto that L. ‘Pudding’



Monophyllaea merilleana

Exhibited in the 2021 virtual show of the Gesneriad Society. Monophyllaea typically have a single large leaf. Inflorescences are produced from the base of the leaf, and usually consist of tightly packed small flowers. Inflorescences can be seen on the leaf to the lower


Monopyle sp. GRE 12131

This is a handsome new species, as yet unnamed. The dark glossy leaves with reddish undersides contrast nicely with the bright flowers. It also works very well as a foliage plant. Other images may be seen in a slideshow by clicking one of the links below:



Nautilocalyx pemphidius

Exhibited at the 2016 convention of the Gesneriad Society. This species is frequently grown for its unusual bullate/quilted foliage and easy rosette habit (if given enough humidity), although it is not difficult to flower. Additional photos may be seen in a slideshow by clicking one of


Nematanthus fluminensis

The flowers of the species are large and showy, often produced on bare parts of the stem. The underside of the leaves are sometimes a nice red or marked with red veins, making an overall favorable impression when flowering and viewed from underneath. N. flumensis


Oreocharis pankaiyuae

When situated in its native habitat on rocky slopes in Sichuan, China, at altitudes around 1000 m, this species must appear much as it does in the  photograph, where it is growing on the grounds of the JC Raulston Arboretum. O. pankaiyuae was formerly


Pachycaulos nummularia

The sole member of its genus, P. nummularia has relatively large and very dramatic red flowers. Although it requires cool and moist conditions it has high potential as a horticultural subject. The feature plant above was exhibited in the 2021 virtual show of the


Petrocosmea minor

Exhibited at the 2021 virtual show of the Gesneriad Society. A very different species had been grown for many years under the name P. minor, but is now properly known as P. rotundifolia. This species remains in wide



Petrocosmea xingyiensis

Exhibited at the 2020 virtual show of the Gesneriad Society. Another plant, exhibited at the 2021 virtual show, can be seen here. Growing in certain condition, it is quite a floriferous species as seen here and here


Petrocosmea Xlongianthera

This species was introduced into cultivation by Jim Roberts in 2011 who found it on a trip to China.  It was originally distributed as Petrocosmea JR 2011 sp. ‘A’, and later as Petrocosmea coerulea.  P. Xlongianthera



Primulina ‘Destiny’

This fine hybrid is often grown for its beautiful variegated foliage, although in flower it can be a spectacular sight. The plant featured above was exhibited at the 2016 convention of the Gesneriad Society. Additional photos can be seen in a slideshow by clicking one of



Primulina ‘Kazu’

This cultivar is a hybrid of Primulina linearifolia and P. sinensis latifolia.  It’s a robust plant with very high flower potential. The feature plant above was exhibited in the 2021 virtual show of the Gesneriad Society. Additional photos can be seen


Primulina ‘Minnie Pearl’

This is a new hybrid, registered in 2021. It’s parentage is P. ophiopogoides x P. linearifolia, and it appears to have features of both parents. The feature photo above was exhibited at the 2023 convention show of the Gesneriad Society by Barbara Borleske,



Primulina ‘Stardust’

Exhibited at the 2021 virtual show of the Gesneriad Society. Primulina ‘Stardust’ is a complex hybrid created in the late 1990s by John Boggan. It is a purported sibling of the registered hybrid P. ‘Silver Surfer’, which is the result of the




Primulina ‘Xuan’s Party Dress’

Primulina ‘Xuan’s Party Dress’ is a beautiful new hybrid introduced in 2018 by Li Shu, Wei Yi-Gang and Wen Fang of the Gesneriad Conservation Center in China. It is a selection from the cross P. liboensisP. rongangensis,


Primulina ‘Yuyan’

P. ‘Yuyan’ is a very fine new hybrid introduced by Chinese hybridizers Yan Haixia, Tao Da-yan, He Jing-zhou and Zhou Jin-ye. It is a selection from the cross P. liujiangensis x P. glandaceistriata, and is a compact grower (a


Primulina brachytricha

Exhibited at the 2021 virtual show of the Gesneriad Society. P. brachytricha is a rare species only recently introduced into cultivation.




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