Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ramboi
ID:
1306164

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Ferreira, Waechter & Chautems

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 39: 975 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318618



Common Names

  • Sinningia Ramboi
  • Ramboi Gloxinia
  • Ramboi Sinningia


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Description

Sinningia ramboi (also called Rambo's 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 ramboi is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sinningia ramboi 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 ramboi 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 ramboi

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

Sinningia ramboi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinningia ramboi?

Sinningia ramboi

What are the common names of Sinningia ramboi?

The common names of Sinningia ramboi are not known.

What is the growth habit of Sinningia ramboi?

Sinningia ramboi 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

Jorge Luiz Waechter (1953-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waechter' in the authors string.
Alain Chautems (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chautems' in the authors string.
Gabriel Emiliano Ferreira (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Ferreira' in the authors string.