Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
maximiliana
ID:
1274185

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hanst.) Benth. & Hook. ex Fritsch

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3b): 182 1894

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273523


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Description

Sinningia maximiliana (also called Maximilian's Sinningia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in the Atlantic Forest biome. This plant typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sinningia maximiliana is a flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sinningia maximiliana has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinningia maximiliana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It has oval-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to Brazil and prefers a warm, humid climate. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It should be planted in a well-draining soil and kept moist. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Sinningia maximiliana

Sinningia maximiliana can be found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.

Sinningia maximiliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinningia maximiliana?

Sinningia maximiliana

What is the common name of Sinningia maximiliana?

Maximilian's Gloxinia

What is the natural habitat of Sinningia maximiliana?

Brazilian Atlantic Forest

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 tro-50265186: Based on the initial data import
Karl Fritsch (1864-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fritsch' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Johannes von Hanstein (1822-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hanst.' in the authors string.