Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hatschbachii
ID:
497957

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chautems

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Candollea 52(1): 165 (1997).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497289

Common Names

  • Sinningia hatschbachii
  • Hatschbachii Sinningia
  • Hatschbachii Gloxinia

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Description

Sinningia hatschbachii (also called 'Hatschbach's Gloxinia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with bright pink flowers native to Central and South America. It typically grows in wet forests and mountain areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sinningia hatschbachii 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 hatschbachii 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 hatschbachii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the southeastern United States. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed in autumn. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Sinningia hatschbachii

Sinningia hatschbachii is native to Brazil. It can be found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1000-3000 meters.

Sinningia hatschbachii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinningia hatschbachii?

Sinningia hatschbachii

What is the common name of Sinningia hatschbachii?

Hatschbachii

Where is Sinningia hatschbachii found?

Brazil

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-2588973: Based on the initial data import
Alain Chautems (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chautems' in the authors string.