Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
holguinensis
ID:
780308

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton) Alain

Source:
iplants

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Contr. Ocas. Mus. Hist. Nat. Colegio "De La Salle" 15: 14 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779641



Common Names

  • Holguinense Spirotecoma
  • Holguinense Spirotecoma Tree
  • Holguinense Spirotecoma Shrub


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Description

Spirotecoma holguinensis (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia. It has a rosette of leaves and produces white flowers with yellow centers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Spirotecoma holguinensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spirotecoma holguinensis is white or yellow in color. The seed is small and round, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spirotecoma holguinensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Spirotecoma holguinensis

Spirotecoma holguinensis is native to Cuba and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Spirotecoma holguinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spirotecoma holguinensis?

Spirotecoma holguinensis

What is the common name of Spirotecoma holguinensis?

Holguin Spirotecoma

Where is Spirotecoma holguinensis native to?

India

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:242880-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].