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Sinningia

Sinningia

1 9.9
A tropical plant that people grow indoors or in gardens for bright flowers
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Sinningia
  • Rubino bred new forms of Sinningia and other gesneriads, as well as new forms of Exacum (Persian Violet).

Examples

  • In her botanical collection, she showcased several varieties of Sinningia, each with unique colors and shapes.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the vibrant flowers produced by Sinningia plants in their homes.

  • "For those who like gloxinias, Sinningia may be a desirable plant."

    Academic text (1994)

  • Sinningia cardinalis, when propagated from seed, produces a mass of orange-red or pure-white tubular flowers in just 6 to 7 months.

    Academic text (1994)

  • The bright blooms of Sinningia species can add a tropical touch to any indoor garden.

Compounds

Sinningia speciosa
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A South American plant with large leaves and bell-shaped flowers grown as a houseplant

Surface Forms

Sinningia main

Etymology

The word Sinningia is a plant name taken from the last name of a gardener, Sinning, who worked with these tropical flowers. So Sinningia was used to remember him and now means the decorative plants people grow for their bright blooms.