What is the common name of the Gloxinia? Let us learn about its names
The family and genus of the Gloxinia
Gloxinia (Sinningia speciosa) belongs to the family Gesneriaceae and the genus Sinningia, and is a perennial herbaceous plant.
The alternative names of the Gloxinia
Gloxinia (Sinningia speciosa) is also called Luoxuini and Liuxuenni.
The morphological characteristics of the Gloxinia
The Gloxinia (Sinningia speciosa) has a flattened spherical tuber, a very short stem above the ground, and the plant is generally 15-25 cm tall, with the whole plant covered in white fuzz.
The leaves are opposite, thick and fleshy, ovate or oblong-elliptic, with serrated leaf margins and raised veins between which the flower stalks grow out.
The flowers are terminal or axillary, bell-shaped with a rounded tip, and the petals are rich in color, including pink, red, white, purple-blue, bicolor and so on, with large blooms.
One month after flowering, the seeds mature; the seeds are brown, tiny and numerous.
The flower language of the Gloxinia
The flower language of the Gloxinia is: desire. It represents a thriving, striving spirit.
The main value of the Gloxinia
Cultivated indoors, the Gloxinia is an ideal potted flower for holiday embellishment and indoor decoration. Its flowers are large and brightly colored, its flowering period lasts up to 7 months, and each plant can bear dozens of flowers, making it the best choice for decoration.