Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinuata
ID:
599359

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lag.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Varied. Ci. 2(4): 36 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598691



Common Names

  • Cevallia sinuata
  • Sinuata Cevallia
  • Tiny Cevallia


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Synonyms

  • Petalanthera hispida Nutt. [unknown]
  • Cevallia albicans Gand. [unknown]

Description

Cevallia sinuata (also called 'Sinuate' or 'Sinuate Cevallia' among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It has long, narrow leaves that are up to 25 cm long and 2 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Cevallia sinuata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cevallia sinuata is white or pinkish-white in colour and has a tubular corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cevallia sinuata is a small evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Cevallia sinuata

Cevallia sinuata is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Cevallia sinuata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cevallia sinuata?

Cevallia sinuata

What type of plant is Cevallia sinuata?

Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Cevallia sinuata?

Deserts

Species in the Cevallia genus

Species in the Loasaceae family

Aosa gilgiana, Aosa parviflora, Aosa plumieri, Aosa rupestris, Aosa sigmoidea, Aosa rostrata, Aosa uleana, Aosa grandis, Blumenbachia dissecta, Blumenbachia catharinensis, Blumenbachia eichleri, Blumenbachia espigneera, Blumenbachia exalata, Blumenbachia hieronymi, Blumenbachia insignis, Blumenbachia latifolia, Blumenbachia prietea, Blumenbachia sylvestris, Blumenbachia hierorymi, Blumenbachia amana, Caiophora deserticola, Caiophora aconquijae, Caiophora andina, Caiophora arechavaletae, Caiophora boliviana, Caiophora buraeavi, Caiophora canarinoides, Caiophora carduifolia, Caiophora cernua, Caiophora chuquisacana, Caiophora chuquitensis, Caiophora cirsiifolia, Caiophora clavata, Caiophora contorta, Caiophora coronata, Caiophora dumetorum, Caiophora espigneira, Caiophora grandiflora, Caiophora hibiscifolia, Caiophora lateritia, Caiophora macrantha, Caiophora madrequisa, Caiophora mollis, Caiophora nivalis, Caiophora patagonica, Caiophora pedicularifolia, Caiophora peduncularis, Caiophora pterosperma, Caiophora pulchella, Caiophora rosulata,

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