Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
modesta
ID:
497824

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weigend & Förther

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 7: 56 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497156



Common Names

  • Solenophora modesta
  • Modesta Solenophora
  • Solenophora modesta Plant


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Description

Solenophora modesta (also called Modest 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 modesta 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

The flower of Solenophora modesta is a yellow, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solenophora modesta is a perennial, evergreen herbaceous plant. It is propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Solenophora modesta

Solenophora modesta is native to tropical Africa.

Solenophora modesta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solenophora modesta?

Solenophora modesta

What is the common name of Solenophora modesta?

Modest solenophora

What is the natural habitat of Solenophora modesta?

Tropical rainforests

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

Harald Förther (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Förther' in the authors string.
Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.