Sinningia tubiflora explained

Sinningia tubiflora, the trumpet-flowered sinningia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae, native to Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay in South America.

Growing to tall and broad, this tuberous, mound-forming herbaceous perennial has silver-green leaves. The reddish stems appear in summer. Up to, they bear narrowly cylindrical white flowers, flared at the tips. The flowers may be long, and are slightly scented.[1]

This plant is grown as an ornamental, for a sheltered spot (minimum temperature) in sun or partial shade. It prefers a neutral or acid soil.

Synonyms

Plants of the World Online[2] lists six synonyms:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sinningia tubiflora . www.rhs.org . Royal Horticultural Society . 26 July 2022.
  2. Web site: Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens Kew . 27 July 2022.