Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
sceptrum
ID:
1065561

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) Wiehler

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 1: 32 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064899

Common Names

  • Sinningia sceptrum
  • Sceptre Gloxinia
  • Gloxinia

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Description

Sinningia sceptrum (also called 'Sceptre Sinningia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has large, ovate leaves and clusters of small, yellow flowers. It is typically found growing in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sinningia sceptrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sinningia sceptrum is a bright orange-red, tubular corolla with a yellow throat. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinningia sceptrum is a perennial evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Sinningia sceptrum

Sinningia sceptrum can be found in the wild in Brazil.

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 tro-14001475: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Hans Wiehler (1930-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiehler' in the authors string.