Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
497959

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Nicholson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Ill. Dict. Gard. iii. (1886) 436.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497291

Common Names

  • Sinningia hirsuta
  • Hirsuta Sinningia
  • Hirsuta Gloxinia

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Synonyms

  • Almana hirsuta Raf. [unknown]
  • Gloxinia hirsuta Lindl. [unknown]
  • Stenogastra hirsuta Hanst. [unknown]
  • Ligeria hirsuta Decne. ex Hanst. [unknown]

Description

Sinningia hirsuta (also called 'Hairy 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 hirsuta 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 hirsuta 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 hirsuta 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 hirsuta

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

Sinningia hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinningia hirsuta?

Sinningia hirsuta

What is the common name of Sinningia hirsuta?

Hirsuta

Where is Sinningia hirsuta 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-2588976: Based on the initial data import
George Nicholson (1847-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Nicholson' in the authors string.