Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hoehne) L.E.Skog
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Gloxinian 37(1): 35 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273538
Common Names
- Sinningia Reitzii
- Gloxinia Reitzii
- Reitz Gloxinia
Description
Sinningia reitzii (also called Reitz'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 reitzii 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 reitzii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sinningia reitzii is a small, succulent, perennial plant that can be grown indoors or outdoors. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered when the soil is dry. Fertilize with a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Sinningia reitzii
Sinningia reitzii can be found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.
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,