Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
helioana
ID:
749996

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chautems & Rossini

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Candollea 65: 255 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749329

Common Names

  • Sinningia helioana
  • Helio's Gloxinia
  • Helio's Sinningia

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Description

Sinningia helioana (also called Helio's Sinningia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical forests. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sinningia helioana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sinningia helioana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinningia helioana is a perennial herb native to tropical South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C. It can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Sinningia helioana

Sinningia helioana is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.

Sinningia helioana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinningia helioana?

Sinningia helioana

What is the family of Sinningia helioana?

Gesneriaceae

What is the natural habitat of Sinningia helioana?

Forests and shrublands

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

Alain Chautems (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chautems' in the authors string.
Josiene Rossini (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rossini' in the authors string.