Sinningia allagophylla

Botanical Description

Sinningia allagophylla is a herbaceous perennial plant growing up to 1 metre tall. The roots are sometimes gathered from the wild for local medicinal use. A very ornamental plant, it is often grown in gardens[ 461 Title Diccionario das Plantas Uteis do Brasil Publication Author Correa M.P. Publisher Imprensa Nacional; Rio de Janeiro Year 1926 ISBN Description A massive work in 6 volumes giving details of the various uses of Brazilian plants. ].