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| Sinningia speciosa Baill. |
Sinningia speciosa, commonly known in the horticultural trade as Gloxinia, is a tuberous member of the flowering plant family Gesneriaceae. "Baillon" redirects here For other uses see Baillon (disambiguation. The flowering plants or angiosperms ( Angiospermae or Magnoliophyta) are the most widespread group Gesneriaceae is a family of Flowering plants consisting of ca The common name has persisted since its original introduction to cultivation from Brazil in 1817 as Gloxinia speciosa. |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld The name Florist's gloxinia is sometimes used to distinguish it from the rhizomatous species now included in the genus Gloxinia. The plants produce large, velvety, brightly colored flowers and are popular houseplants. Cultural requirements are similar to those of African Violets except that S. Saintpaulia, commonly known as African violet, is a genus of 6 species of Herbaceous perennial Flowering plants in the family speciosa generally requires more light and often has a dormant period, when the tuber should be kept cool and dry until it resprouts.
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