Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Tineo) M.B.Crespo, Serra & A.Juan
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
1998
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 210: 219 (1998)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818745
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Bivona's Solenopsis
- Bivona's Ant
- Bivona's Fire Ant
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Solenopsis bivonae (also called Bivona's Solenopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has ovate-lanceolate leaves. It has fragrant, white flowers that bloom in April and May. It is found in humid forests and along rivers in its native regions.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Solenopsis bivonae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Solenopsis bivonae is yellow and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Solenopsis bivonae is a deciduous shrub native to Central and Eastern Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through cuttings or layering.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Solenopsis bivonae
                        
                            Solenopsis bivonae can be found in the Mediterranean region.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Solenopsis bivonae FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Solenopsis bivonae?
Solenopsis bivonae
What is the common name of Solenopsis bivonae?
Bivona's Solenopsis
What is the natural habitat of Solenopsis bivonae?
Solenopsis bivonae is native to the Mediterranean region
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Solenopsis genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        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,