Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
gerdtiana
ID:
750812

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chautems

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Candollea 65: 248 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750145

Common Names

  • Sinningia gerdtiana
  • Gerdt's Gloxinia
  • Gerdt's Sinningia

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Description

Sinningia gerdtiana (also called 'Gerdt's Sinningia', among many other common names) is an evergreen herb native to Brazil. It has white and pink flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is commonly found in moist, loamy soils in forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Sinningia gerdtiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive problems and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sinningia gerdtiana has small, bell-shaped, five-petalled flowers that are usually white or pink in colour. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinningia gerdtiana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division in the spring or cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Sinningia gerdtiana

Sinningia gerdtiana can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Sinningia gerdtiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinningia gerdtiana?

Sinningia gerdtiana

What is the common name of Sinningia gerdtiana?

Gerdt's Sinningia

What is the natural habitat of Sinningia gerdtiana?

It is found in tropical rainforests of South America

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,