Sinningia incarnata

Family: Gesneriaceae

What it is like

A herb. It has a woody tuber 8 cm across. The stems are 1 m tall. They are green and can have reddish lines along them. The leaves are opposite and oblong. They are 5-10 cm long by 1-4 cm wide. The fruit capsule is oval and 1 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Central America, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Besleria incarnata Aubl.; and many others