Table 1. Definition of pollination syndromes in Achimenes, Eucodonia, and Gesneria.
| Pollination syndrome | Primary flower color | Flower shape | Presence of corolla spurs | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melittophily (bees) | White or Purple with yellow or purple spotted throat | Funnelform | No | Achimenes candida |
| Achimenes misera | ||||
| Eucodonia verticillata | ||||
| Ornithophily (hummingbirds) | Red and yellow | Tubular, Salverform | No | Achimenes admirabilis |
| Achimenes antirrhina | ||||
| Achimenes erecta | ||||
| Achimenes pedunculata | ||||
| Gesneria cuneifolia | ||||
| Psychophily (butterflies) | Purple | Salverform | Yes | Achimenes cettoana |
| Achimenes grandiflora | ||||
| Achimenes longiflora | ||||
| Achimenes patens |