Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
minima
ID:
1306184

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.O.Araujo & Chautems

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 227: 159 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318638

Common Names

  • Sinningia Minima
  • Minima Gloxinia
  • Minima Sinningia

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Description

Sinningia minima (also called Miniature Sinningia, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is found in humid montane forests, and in seasonally dry forests at altitudes of up to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Sinningia minima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and flowers that can be used to add color to any space.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sinningia minima is a yellow-green color, with a long, slender stem. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinningia minima is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to fertilize the plant during the growing season and to water it regularly. It is also important to provide adequate air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.

Where to Find Sinningia minima

Sinningia minima is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Sinningia minima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinningia minima?

Sinningia minima

What are the common names of Sinningia minima?

The common names of Sinningia minima are not known.

What is the growth habit of Sinningia minima?

Sinningia minima is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

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.
Andréa Onofre de Araújo (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.O.Araujo' in the authors string.