Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
elatior
ID:
497967

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Chautems

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Candollea 45: 383 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497299

Common Names

  • Sinningia elatior
  • Flowering Gloxinia
  • Gesneriad

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Synonyms

  • Rechsteineria stricta Hanst. [unknown]
  • Rechsteineria ignea Fritsch [unknown]
  • Rechsteineria ignea villosa Fritsch [unknown]
  • Rechsteineria ignea loefgrenii Hoehne [unknown]
  • Rechsteineria ignea anomala Hoehne [unknown]
  • Rechsteineria elatior Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sinningia stricta (Hook. & Arn.) Wiehler [unknown]
  • Corytholoma igneum Fritsch [unknown]
  • Corytholoma igneum villosum Fritsch [unknown]
  • Corytholoma strictum Decne. [unknown]
  • Gesneria elatior Kunth [unknown]
  • Gesneria stricta Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Isoloma elatius Decne. [unknown]
  • Rechsteineria tenera Fritsch [unknown]
  • Rechsteineria sceptroides Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rechsteineria stricta Kuntze [unknown]
  • Corytholoma elatius Fritsch [unknown]
  • Rechsteineria sceptrum rubra (Mart.) Hoehne [unknown]
  • Rechsteineria stachydifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rechsteineria stricta parvifolia Hoehne [unknown]
  • Isoloma elatior Decne. [unknown]

Description

Sinningia elatior (also called Tall Gloxinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with the leaves being ovate to lanceolate in shape and having a glossy surface. It grows in moist forests and is often found in open areas, such as roadsides and forest clearings.

Uses & Benefits

Sinningia elatior is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sinningia elatior is a small, pink, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinningia elatior is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and does best in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Sinningia elatior

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

Sinningia elatior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinningia elatior?

Sinningia elatior

What is the family of Sinningia elatior?

Gesneriaceae

What is the common name of Sinningia elatior?

Tall Gloxinia

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 kew-2588987: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Alain Chautems (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chautems' in the authors string.