Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
conspicua
ID:
1246518

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Nicholson

Source:
tro

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Pfl.-Mischlinge : 332 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245856

Common Names

  • Sinningia conspicua
  • Conspicua Sinningia
  • Sinningia

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Description

Sinningia conspicua (also called 'Sinningia', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sinningia conspicua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sinningia conspicua is yellow and small, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinningia conspicua is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Sinningia conspicua

Sinningia conspicua can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Sinningia conspicua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinningia conspicua?

Sinningia conspicua

What is the natural habitat of Sinningia conspicua?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the growth habit of Sinningia conspicua?

It is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height

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

IPNI record: 236689-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001429495
George Nicholson (1847-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Nicholson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:236689-2: Based on the initial data import