Solenophora coccinea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coccinea
ID:
497826
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 68 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497158
Common Names
- Solenophora coccinea
- Coccinea Solenophora
- Solenophora coccinea Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Solenophora coccinea (also called Scarlet Solenophora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Solenophora coccinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Solenophora coccinea has yellow flowers with a red throat. Its seeds are small and round. Seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Solenophora coccinea is a terrestrial plant that requires a well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Solenophora coccinea
Solenophora coccinea is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Solenophora coccinea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solenophora coccinea?
Solenophora coccinea
What is the common name of Solenophora coccinea?
Scarlet solenophora
What is the natural habitat of Solenophora coccinea?
Tropical rainforests
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:382823-1: Based on the initial data import