Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ker Gawl.) Wiehler
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 72 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273050
Description
Sinningia bulbosa (also called Gloxinia bulbosa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Brazil, where it grows in rocky habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate, and the flowers are white to pale pink.
Uses & Benefits
Sinningia bulbosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sinningia bulbosa is white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sinningia bulbosa can be propagated by division or cuttings. For division, dig up the clump and separate the individual plants. Replant the divisions in a moist, well-draining soil. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist, well-draining soil. Keep the cuttings in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Sinningia bulbosa
Sinningia bulbosa is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Sinningia bulbosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sinningia bulbosa?
Sinningia bulbosa
What is the common name of Sinningia bulbosa?
Bulbous Gloxinia
How tall does Sinningia bulbosa grow?
Up to 30 cm
Species in the Sinningia genus
Sinningia warmingii,
Sinningia incarnata,
Sinningia hatschbachii,
Sinningia helleri,
Sinningia hirsuta,
Sinningia iarae,
Sinningia glazioviana,
Sinningia insularis,
Sinningia kautskyi,
Sinningia leucotricha,
Sinningia elatior,
Sinningia guttata,
Sinningia richii,
Sinningia speciosa,
Sinningia striata,
Sinningia mauroana,
Sinningia micans,
Sinningia polyantha,
Sinningia punctata,
Sinningia cochlearis,
Sinningia allagophylla,
Sinningia araneosa,
Sinningia carangolensis,
Sinningia cardinalis,
Sinningia macrophylla,
Sinningia helioana,
Sinningia muscicola,
Sinningia canastrensis,
Sinningia gerdtiana,
Sinningia globulosa,
Sinningia bullata,
Sinningia nordestina,
Sinningia lateritia,
Sinningia schiffneri,
Sinningia tubiflora,
Sinningia macropoda,
Sinningia sceptrum,
Sinningia sellovii,
Sinningia aggregata,
Sinningia amambayensis,
Sinningia douglasii,
Sinningia sulcata,
Sinningia barbata,
Sinningia conspicua,
Sinningia gesneriifolia,
Sinningia aghensis,
Sinningia bulbosa,
Sinningia calcaria,
Sinningia canescens,
Sinningia cerina,
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,