Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lutea
ID:
1321679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buzatto & R.B.Singer

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 64: 109 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334133

Common Names

  • Sinningia Lutea
  • Yellow Sinningia
  • Yellow Gloxinia

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Description

Sinningia lutea (also called 'Yellow Gloxinia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with large, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to South America and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sinningia lutea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for decoration in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sinningia lutea has small yellow flowers, small black seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinningia lutea can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist potting mix. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Sinningia lutea

Sinningia lutea is native to Brazil and is found in moist, shady areas of tropical forests.

Sinningia lutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinningia lutea?

Sinningia lutea

What is the common name of Sinningia lutea?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Sinningia lutea?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in South America

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

Rodrigo Bustos Singer (b.1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.B.Singer' in the authors string.
Cristiano Roberto Buzatto: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buzatto' in the authors string.