Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
insignis
ID:
1065221

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hanst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 314 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064559



Common Names

  • Solenophora insignis
  • Insignis Solenophora
  • Solenophora


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Description

Solenophora insignis (also called Showy Solenophora, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has erect stems and is usually 30–60 cm tall. Its leaves are deeply divided into three to five lobes. It typically grows in rocky areas, on sandstone slopes and in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Solenophora insignis is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solenophora insignis is a yellow or orange star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solenophora insignis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Solenophora insignis

Solenophora insignis can be found in the temperate forests of Europe and Asia.

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