Solenophora obscura - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obscura
ID:
497825
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hanst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 315 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497157
Common Names
- Solenophora obscura
- Obscura Solenophora
- Solenophora obscura Plant
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- Hippodamia obscura Fritsch [unknown]
Description
Solenophora obscura (also called Obscure 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 obscura 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 obscura 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Solenophora obscura 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 obscura
Solenophora obscura is native to tropical Africa.
Solenophora obscura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solenophora obscura?
Solenophora obscura
What is the common name of Solenophora obscura?
Obscure solenophora
What is the natural habitat of Solenophora obscura?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2588686: Based on the initial data import
Johannes von Hanstein (1822-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hanst.' in the authors string.