Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
incarnata
ID:
497956

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) D.L.Denham

Source:
cmp

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Baileya 19: 126 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497288

Common Names

  • Sinningia incarnata
  • Incarnata Sinningia
  • Incarnata Gloxinia

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Synonyms

  • Rechsteineria incarnata (Aubl.) Leeuwenb. [unknown]
  • Rechsteineria warczewiczii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rechsteineria vargasii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rechsteineria gracilis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rechsteineria gollmeriana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rechsteineria erubescens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rechsteineria chelonoides (Kunth) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rechsteineria elliptica Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rechsteineria aurantiaca Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rechsteineria caracasana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sinningia warszewiczii (C.D.Bouché & Hanst.) H.E.Moore [unknown]
  • Besleria incarnata Aubl. [unknown]
  • Corytholoma caracasanum Decne. [unknown]
  • Corytholoma chelonoides Regel [unknown]
  • Corytholoma ellipticum Decne. [unknown]
  • Corytholoma rutilum Decne. [unknown]
  • Corytholoma warscewiczii Standl. [unknown]
  • Gesnera eggersii Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Gesnera lehmannii Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Gesneria aurantiaca Hanst. [unknown]
  • Gesneria caracasana Otto & A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Gesneria chelonioides Kunth [unknown]
  • Gesneria coccinea hort. ex Hanst. [unknown]
  • Gesneria elliptica Hook. [unknown]
  • Gesneria elliptica lutea Hook. in Curtis [unknown]
  • Gesneria erubescens Hanst. [unknown]
  • Gesneria flavescens Hanst. [unknown]
  • Gesneria fragilis Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
  • Gesneria gollmeriana Hanst. [unknown]
  • Gesneria gracilis Hanst. [unknown]
  • Gesneria guianensis Benth. [unknown]
  • Gesneria lindeniana Brongn. [unknown]
  • Gesneria punctata auct. [deprecated]
  • Gesneria rutila Lindl. [unknown]
  • Gesneria sceptroides Hanst. [unknown]
  • Gesneria schomburgkiana Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Gesneria stachydifolia Benth. [unknown]
  • Gesneria vargasii DC. [unknown]
  • Gesneria warszewiczii C.D.Bouché & Hanst. [unknown]
  • Corytholoma warszewiczii Standl. [unknown]
  • Corytholoma gracile Decne. ex Regel [unknown]
  • Rechsteineria flavescens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rechsteineria rutila Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rechsteineria faucidens parvifolia Hoehne [unknown]

Description

Sinningia incarnata (also called 'Carnation Flower', 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 incarnata 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 incarnata 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 incarnata 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 incarnata

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

Sinningia incarnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinningia incarnata?

Sinningia incarnata

What is the common name of Sinningia incarnata?

Incarnata

Where is Sinningia incarnata 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-2588971: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
Dale Lee Denham (1922-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Denham' in the authors string.