Kadenia salina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Turcz.) Lavrova & V.N.Tikhom.
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. 91(2): 93 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272918
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Kadenia salina (also called Kadenia salina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Brazil and is found in rocky areas and open forests. It is a perennial herb with ovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Kadenia salina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive problems, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Kadenia salina are small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are white and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kadenia salina is a terrestrial fern that is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia. It is easy to propagate from spores, and can be grown in a moist, shady environment. It prefers a soil that is rich in organic matter and is well-drained. It should be kept moist, but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. It can also be propagated from division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Kadenia salina
Kadenia salina can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Kadenia salina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kadenia salina?
Kadenia salina
What is the common name of Kadenia salina?
Salt Kadenia
Where is Kadenia salina native to?
Brazil
Species in the Kadenia genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,
References
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Vadim Nikolaevich Tijomirov (1932-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.N.Tikhom.' in the authors string.
Tatiana Vladimirovna Lavrova (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lavrova' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:943358-1: Based on the initial data import