Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
calcaria
ID:
1273723

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dusén ex Malme) Chautems

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Candollea 45(1): 381 (1990):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273061

Common Names

  • Sinningia calcaria
  • Calcaria Sinningia
  • Calcar Sinningia

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Description

Sinningia calcaria (also called Gloxinia calcaria, 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 calcaria 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 calcaria is white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinningia calcaria 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 calcaria

Sinningia calcaria is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Sinningia calcaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinningia calcaria?

Sinningia calcaria

What is the common name of Sinningia calcaria?

Spur-flowered Gloxinia

How tall does Sinningia calcaria 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50261587: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Oskar Andersson Malme (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malme' in the authors string.
Per Karl Hjalmar Dusén (1855-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dusén' in the authors string.
Alain Chautems (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chautems' in the authors string.