Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
striata
ID:
497978

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fritsch) Chautems

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Gesneriana 1: 11 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497310

Common Names

  • Sinningia striata
  • Striata Gloxinia
  • Gesneriad

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Synonyms

  • Corytholoma striatum Fritsch [unknown]
  • Rechsteineria striata Fritsch [unknown]

Description

Sinningia striata (also called Striped 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 striata 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

Sinningia striata has white flowers with yellow anthers, and small, black, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinningia striata is a tuberous perennial native to Brazil. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the tubers or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Sinningia striata

Sinningia striata 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 striata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinningia striata?

Sinningia striata

What is the family of Sinningia striata?

Gesneriaceae

What is the common name of Sinningia striata?

Striped Gloxinia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2589016: Based on the initial data import
Karl Fritsch (1864-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fritsch' in the authors string.
Alain Chautems (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chautems' in the authors string.