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Seemannia
sylvatica (Kunth) Baill.
Synonym
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Gloxinia sylvatica (Kunth) Wiehler
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Family
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Gesneriaceae
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Local name
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English- Bolivian Sunset Gloxinia
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Flowering and fruiting
period
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October-June
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Distribution in Kerala
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Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta,
Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikkode,
Kannur, Wayanad, Idukki.
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Habitat
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Grown as garden plant
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Endemic/Exotic
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Exotic
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Uses
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An infusion of the plant is applied
topically as a remedy for boils.
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Key
botanical characters:
Bolivian Sunset Gloxinia is a stunning winter-flowering subshrub that
produces sprays of bold, red-orange flowers. These blooms are a delightful
contrast to its shiny, dark green leaves. Leaves are narrow lanceshaped or
inverted-lanceshaped, 15 cm long 2-2.5 cm wide.
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