Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
kuhlmannii
ID:
1263130

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.F.Guim. & Fontella

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Ci. & Cult. 27: 1124 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262468



Common Names

  • Spigelia Kuhlmannii
  • Kuhlmannii Spigelia
  • Kuhlmannii's Spigelia


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Description

Spigelia kuhlmannii (also called Kuhlmann's spigelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It has a small, erect habit and produces yellow-green flowers. It is found in wet areas, such as swamps, and is often found growing in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Spigelia kuhlmannii is an ornamental plant that is used for ground cover in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create bonsai trees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spigelia kuhlmannii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spigelia kuhlmannii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. For division, divide the plant in early spring or late summer and replant the divisions in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.

Where to Find Spigelia kuhlmannii

Spigelia kuhlmannii is native to the tropical regions of South America.

Spigelia kuhlmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spigelia kuhlmannii?

Spigelia kuhlmannii

What is the common name of Spigelia kuhlmannii?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Spigelia kuhlmannii?

Dry, rocky areas

Species in the Spigelia genus

Spigelia paraguayensis, Spigelia palmeri, Spigelia nicotianiflora, Spigelia mexicana, Spigelia polystachya, Spigelia hamelioides, Spigelia guianensis, Spigelia longiflora, Spigelia humboldtiana, Spigelia kleinii, Spigelia anthelmia, Spigelia aenea, Spigelia cremnophila, Spigelia caaguazuensis, Spigelia cipoensis, Spigelia chocoensis, Spigelia colimensis, Spigelia megapotamica, Spigelia queretarensis, Spigelia amazonica, Spigelia schultesii, Spigelia genuflexa, Spigelia alabamensis, Spigelia aceifolia, Spigelia amplexicaulis, Spigelia beccabungoides, Spigelia carnosa, Spigelia cascatensis, Spigelia catarinensis, Spigelia heliotropoides, Spigelia herzogiana, Spigelia paraguariensis, Spigelia persicarioides, Spigelia pygmaea, Spigelia ramosa, Spigelia reitzii, Spigelia riedeliana, Spigelia rojasiana, Spigelia tetraptera, Spigelia valenzuelae, Spigelia vestita, Spigelia flemmingiana, Spigelia hedyotidea, Spigelia macrophylla, Spigelia martiana, Spigelia pedunculata, Spigelia pusilla, Spigelia scabrella, Spigelia sellowiana, Spigelia spartioides,

Species in the Loganiaceae family

Antonia ovata, Bonyunia antoniifolia, Bonyunia aquatica, Bonyunia minor, Bonyunia superba, Bonyunia venusta, Bonyunia spectabilis, Bonyunia excelsa, Bonyunia magnifica, Bonyunia nobilis, Bonyunia pulchra, Gardneria angustifolia, Gardneria lanceolata, Gardneria multiflora, Gardneria nutans, Gardneria ovata, Geniostoma angustifolium, Geniostoma antherotrichum, Geniostoma balansanum, Geniostoma biseriale, Geniostoma borbonicum, Geniostoma calcicola, Geniostoma celastrineum, Geniostoma clavatum, Geniostoma cyrtandrae, Geniostoma densiflora, Geniostoma erythrosperma, Geniostoma fagraeoides, Geniostoma gagnae, Geniostoma glaucescens, Geniostoma grandifolium, Geniostoma huttonii, Geniostoma leenhoutsii, Geniostoma macrophyllum, Geniostoma mooreanum, Geniostoma novae-caledoniae, Geniostoma pedunculatum, Geniostoma petiolosum, Geniostoma randianum, Geniostoma rapense, Geniostoma rarotongensis, Geniostoma remyana, Geniostoma rupestre, Geniostoma stipulare, Geniostoma sykesii, Geniostoma trichostylum, Geniostoma umbellatum, Geniostoma vestitum, Geniostoma weinlandii, Geniostoma imbricatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50202740: Based on the initial data import
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.
Elsie Franklin Guimarães (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.F.Guim.' in the authors string.