What is another word for genus gloxinia?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs ɡlɒksˈɪni͡ə] (IPA) 
The term "genus gloxinia" refers to a group of flowering plants in the family Gesneriaceae. Some synonyms for this group include Sinningia, Gloxinopsis, and Rechsteineria. These plants are native to South America and are popular as houseplants due to their brightly colored, bell-shaped flowers. The genus gloxinia includes both annual and perennial species, and they prefer high humidity and filtered light. While they are commonly known as gloxinias, this name actually refers specifically to the species Sinningia speciosa. Other popular species within this group include Sinningia pusilla and Sinningia tubiflora. In addition to their ornamental value, gloxinias also have medicinal properties and have been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
