Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
minuta
ID:
819226

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Monogr. Lobel. : 32 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818560



Common Names

  • Solenopsis minuta
  • Minuta Solenopsis
  • Solenopsis Minuta


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Description

Solenopsis minuta (also called Dwarf Solenopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Cuba. It has an upright habit and grows up to 2 m tall. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate and its flowers are white and fragrant. It is found in open woodlands and scrubland in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Solenopsis minuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Solenopsis minuta sub. minuta
Solenopsis minuta sub. annua Greuter, Matthäs & Risse

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Solenopsis minuta are white and tubular, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solenopsis minuta is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be cultivated in a wide range of soils, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Solenopsis minuta

Solenopsis minuta is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry meadows and rocky areas.

Solenopsis minuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solenopsis minuta?

Solenopsis minuta

What is the common name of Solenopsis minuta?

Minuta

What is the natural habitat of Solenopsis minuta?

Tropical rainforests

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