Sogerianthe ferruginea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
501825
Status:
valid
Authors:
Danser
Source:
ksu
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Blumea 3: 49 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501157
Common Names
- Sogerianthe Ferruginea
- Rusty Sogerianthe
- Rusty-leaved Sogerianthe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sogerianthe ferruginea (also called Rusty Sogerianthe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a rosette of ovate leaves and produces yellow flowers. It is found in wet grasslands and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Sogerianthe ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sogerianthe ferruginea is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sogerianthe ferruginea is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.
Where to Find Sogerianthe ferruginea
Sogerianthe ferruginea is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist areas such as riverbanks, swamps, and wet forests.
Sogerianthe ferruginea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sogerianthe ferruginea?
Sogerianthe ferruginea
What is the common name of Sogerianthe ferruginea?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Sogerianthe ferruginea?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Sogerianthe genus
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,
References
B. H. Danser (1891-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danser' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:551596-1: Based on the initial data import