Solenophora tuerckheimiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuerckheimiana
ID:
1065223
Status:
valid
Authors:
Donn.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 46: 114 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064561
Common Names
- Solenophora tuerckheimiana
- Tuerckheimiana Solenophora
- Solenophora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Solenophora tuerckheimiana (also called Tuerckheim's 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 tuerckheimiana 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 tuerckheimiana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Solenophora tuerckheimiana 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 tuerckheimiana
Solenophora tuerckheimiana can be found in the temperate forests of Europe and Asia.
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-14000282: Based on the initial data import
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.