Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
bicolor
ID:
819311

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Batt.) Greuter & Burdet

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 11: 41 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818645



Common Names

  • Solenopsis Bicolor
  • Bicolor
  • Solenopsis


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Description

Solenopsis bicolor (also called Bicolor Solenopsis, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It has a short stem and its leaves are dark green, thick and leathery. It grows in humid tropical forests, at elevations of up to 1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Solenopsis bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solenopsis bicolor is yellow and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solenopsis bicolor is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Solenopsis bicolor

Solenopsis bicolor can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Solenopsis bicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solenopsis bicolor?

Solenopsis bicolor

What is the common name of Solenopsis bicolor?

Bicolor Fire Ant

What is the natural habitat of Solenopsis bicolor?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

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-356440: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Jules Aimé Battandier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Batt.' in the authors string.
Hervé Maurice Burdet (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burdet' in the authors string.