Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
sylvatica
ID:
498004

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 29: 540 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497336



Common Names

  • Seemannia sylvatica
  • Seemannia
  • Gesneriad


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Synonyms

  • Seemannia benaryi Regel [unknown]
  • Seemannia cuneata Rusby [unknown]
  • Seemannia major Baill. [unknown]
  • Seemannia uniflora Baill. [unknown]
  • Achimenes albescens Rusby [unknown]
  • Fritschiantha benaryi (Regel) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Fritschiantha cuneata (Rusby) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Fritschiantha major (Baill.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Fritschiantha silvatica Kuntze [unknown]
  • Fritschiantha uniflora (Baill.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gesneria adenantha Fisch. ex Hanst. [unknown]
  • Gesneria oxyphylla DC. [unknown]
  • Gesneria quadrifolia Warsz. ex Hanst. [unknown]
  • Gesneria sylvatica Kunth [unknown]
  • Gloxinia sylvatica (Kunth) Wiehler [unknown]
  • Fritschiantha sylvatica aurea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Fritschiantha sylvatica coccinea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Seemannia latifolia Fritsch [unknown]
  • Seemannia ternifolia Regel [unknown]
  • Seemannia silvatica Hanst. [unknown]
  • Seemannia regnelliana Fritsch [unknown]
  • Seemannia albescens Fritsch [unknown]

Description

Seemannia sylvatica (also called Seemannia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has an upright habit and produces long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Seemannia sylvatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Seemannia sylvatica is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seeds of this plant are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seemannia sylvatica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division is best done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Seemannia sylvatica

Seemannia sylvatica can be found in Central and South America.

Seemannia sylvatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seemannia sylvatica?

Seemannia sylvatica

What is the common name of Seemannia sylvatica?

Forest Seemannia

Where is Seemannia sylvatica native to?

Brazil

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References