Sinningia valsuganensis

  1. Feature table
  2. External link
  3. Publication and etymology

I grew this species from seed in the late 1990s, keeping it indoors for a few years.  It flowered at least two years.  Then one year it did not come back.

The growth pattern and flowers are similar to Sinningia araneosa, but the latter is more compact and attractive.

Feature table for Sinningia valsuganensis

Plant Description

Growth Indeterminate
Habit Tall, arching stems
Leaves Green
Dormancy Stems fully deciduous.  Dormancy is obligate.

Flowering

Inflorescence extended axis
Season Summer
Flower Red, tubular

Horticultural aspects

Hardiness I have no data
Recommended? Hmmmm.  Not sure, ask me once I've grown it again.

Botany

Taxonomic group The tall-or-sticky group of the Corytholoma clade.
Hybridization To the best of my knowledge, no hybrids have been made with this species.



Publication

Chautems, 1991.

Etymology: valsuga (?) + -ensis ("resident of").

External Link

See information on the valsuganensis page of Mauro Peixoto's web site.