Paliavana tenuiflora (Paliavana)

Paliavana tenuiflora (Paliavana) pale green flower close up with dark speckled tubular petals
Paliavana tenuiflora (Paliavana) with pale green tubular flower petals and distinct dark speckles attached

Botanical name: Paliavana tenuiflora

Common name: Paliavana

Family: Gesneriaceae

Origin: Brazil

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowers

Paliavana is separated from the closely related genus Sinningia by the absence of tubers.


Paliavana tenuiflora (Paliavana) yellow purple spotted flower, close up of dangling bell shaped bloom.
Paliavana tenuiflora (Paliavana) cream flower with green leaves on wooden table close up


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