Gloxinia perennis is a species of tropical rhizomatous herbaceous flowering plant belonging to the family Gesneriaceae.

The genus name commemorate Benjamin Peter Gloxin (1765-1795), a German physician and botanical writer.

The flowers are showy, bell-shaped, nodding, pale purple or violet-lavender, mint-scented, about 4 cm long.

This species has a wide range in Central and South America, from Costa Rica up to Colombia, Brazil and Peru.

Gloxinia perennis prefers shady and humid places and grows in forests, on rocks and river banks.