Solenomelus pedunculatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pedunculatus
ID:
786796
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochr.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 6: 269 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786129
Common Names
- Solenomelus pedunculatus
- Stalked Solenomelus
- Stalked Solenomelus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Solenomelus pedunculatus (also called Long-Stalked Solenomelus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Panama. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, cloud forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Solenomelus pedunculatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Solenomelus pedunculatus has small, yellow flowers with six petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Solenomelus pedunculatus is a shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or early summer. The cuttings should be planted in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. The plants should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Solenomelus pedunculatus
Solenomelus pedunculatus can be found in Central America and South America.
Solenomelus pedunculatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solenomelus pedunculatus?
Solenomelus pedunculatus
What is the common name of Solenomelus pedunculatus?
Long-stalked Meadow-beauty
What is the natural habitat of Solenomelus pedunculatus?
Meadows and open woods in the eastern United States
Species in the Solenomelus genus
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-324671: Based on the initial data import
Bénédict Pierre Georges Hochreutiner (1873-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochr.' in the authors string.