Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
schomburgkiana
ID:
1274229

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth & C.D.Bouché) Chautems

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Candollea 45: 386 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273567

Common Names

  • Sinningia Schomburgkiana
  • Gloxinia Schomburgkiana
  • Schomburgk Gloxinia

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Description

Sinningia schomburgkiana (also called Gloxinia schomburgkiana, 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 schomburgkiana is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating coughs, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sinningia schomburgkiana has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinningia schomburgkiana is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from cuttings. Take a cutting of a stem with at least two sets of leaves and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot with moist soil and keep it in a warm, sunny location. The cutting should root in a few weeks. Once the roots have developed, transplant the cutting into a larger pot and water it regularly.

Where to Find Sinningia schomburgkiana

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

Sinningia schomburgkiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinningia schomburgkiana?

Sinningia schomburgkiana

What is the family of Sinningia schomburgkiana?

Gesneriaceae

What is the common name of Sinningia schomburgkiana?

Schomburgk's Sinningia

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Carl David Bouché (1809-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Bouché' in the authors string.
Alain Chautems (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chautems' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:947862-1: Based on the initial data import