Solenophora chiapasensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chiapasensis
ID:
1065423
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.N.Gibson
Source:
tro
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 23: 337 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064761
Common Names
- Solenophora chiapasensis
- Chiapas Solenophora
- Mexican Gloxinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Solenophora chiapasensis (also called Chiapas Solenophora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Mexico, and grows in rocky, grassy, and shrubby habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Solenophora chiapasensis is a popular ornamental plant. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is also known for its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Solenophora chiapasensis has bright yellow flowers with a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Solenophora chiapasensis is an evergreen perennial with rosettes of oval, dark green leaves and clusters of small, funnel-shaped, white flowers in summer. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Solenophora chiapasensis
Solenophora chiapasensis is native to Mexico and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the United States.
Species in the Solenophora genus
Solenophora glomerata, Solenophora modesta, Solenophora obscura, Solenophora coccinea, Solenophora schleehaufii, Solenophora calycosa, Solenophora abietorum, Solenophora insignis, Solenophora obliqua, Solenophora tuerckheimiana, Solenophora wilsonii, Solenophora chiapasensis, Solenophora erubescens, Solenophora maculata, Solenophora pirana, Solenophora purpusii, Solenophora endlicheriana, Solenophora tuxtla,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-14000998: Based on the initial data import
Dorothy N. Gibson (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.N.Gibson' in the authors string.