Sphaerorrhiza sarmentiana

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  • Previous Name: Gloxinia sarmentiana, Gloxinia attenuata, Gloxinia stolonifera
  • Photographer: Alan Lavergne
  • Grown by: Lena Klintberg

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Sphaerorrhiza sarmentiana is the largest species of the genus and bears leaves and large purple flowers along the stem. It is also the most widespread species of the genus.

A whole plant can be seen here , and one with lighter colored flowers here.