seemanniaseemannia
genusgenusCharming tubular-flowered plants native to South American mountain regions, featuring fuzzy leaves and colorful blooms in shades of red, orange, and pink. These rhizomatous plants naturally grow in cool, humid environments where they form spreading colonies.
Etymology
The genus was named in honor of Berthold Seemann, a 19th-century German botanist and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of tropical American flora.
Interesting fact!
Despite their delicate appearance, these plants have developed specialized underground stems that allow them to survive seasonal dry periods by going dormant.
