Sinningia leucotricha
Brazilian Edelweiss
Also known as: Rechsteineria leucotricha Hoehne +1 more
- Rechsteineria leucotricha Hoehne
- Rechsteineria leucotricha Hoehne ex C.V.Morton
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Gesneriaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous lithophyte.
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Sinningia leucotricha (commonly known as Brazilian edelweiss) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Gesneriaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil South