Centropogon solanifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
solanifolius
ID:
830567
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 139 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829902
Common Names
- Centropogon solanifolius
- Solanum-leaved Centropogon
- Solanifolius Centropogon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Centropogon solanifolius (also called Potato-leaved Centropogon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has bright yellow flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Centropogon solanifolius is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centropogon solanifolius has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Centropogon solanifolius is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Centropogon solanifolius
Centropogon solanifolius can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Centropogon solanifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centropogon solanifolius?
Centropogon solanifolius
What is the family of Centropogon solanifolius?
Lamiales
What is the common name of Centropogon solanifolius?
Potato-Leaf Centropogon
Species in the Centropogon genus
Centropogon acrodentatus, Centropogon aequatorialis, Centropogon alatus, Centropogon albertinus, Centropogon albolimbatus, Centropogon albostellatus, Centropogon alens, Centropogon alsophilus, Centropogon altus, Centropogon amplicorollinus, Centropogon aquilinus, Centropogon arachnocalyx, Centropogon arcuatus, Centropogon argutus, Centropogon asclepiadeus, Centropogon astrotrichus, Centropogon aurostellatus, Centropogon australis, Centropogon ayavacensis, Centropogon azuayensis, Centropogon baezanus, Centropogon balslevii, Centropogon bangii, Centropogon belliflorus, Centropogon beniteziae, Centropogon berteroanus, Centropogon beslerioides, Centropogon brachysiphoniatus, Centropogon brittonianus, Centropogon bruneotomentosus, Centropogon burmeisteroides, Centropogon calycinus, Centropogon candidatus, Centropogon caoutchouc, Centropogon capitatus, Centropogon carnosus, Centropogon carolinae, Centropogon cazaletii, Centropogon chiltasonensis, Centropogon chontalensis, Centropogon cinnabarinus, Centropogon coccineus, Centropogon comosus, Centropogon congestus, Centropogon connatilobatus, Centropogon cordifolius, Centropogon cornutus, Centropogon costaricae, Centropogon cupreus, Centropogon curvatus,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-367220: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.