Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
punctata
ID:
497988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ysabeau

Source:
ksu

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
J. Hort. Prat. Belgique 7: 331 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497320

Common Names

  • Sinningia punctata
  • Punctata Gloxinia
  • Gesneriad

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Description

Sinningia punctata (also called Spotted Gloxinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with the leaves being ovate to lanceolate in shape and having a glossy surface. It grows in moist forests and is often found in open areas, such as roadsides and forest clearings.

Uses & Benefits

Sinningia punctata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sinningia punctata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seeds of this plant are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinningia punctata can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division is best done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken from the stem or root and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Sinningia punctata

Sinningia punctata is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It can be found in the states of Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro.

Sinningia punctata FAQ

What is the common name of Sinningia punctata?

Sinningia punctata is commonly known as the spotted gloxinia.

What is the native range of Sinningia punctata?

Sinningia punctata is native to Brazil.

What is the growth habit of Sinningia punctata?

Sinningia punctata is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall.

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,