Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
secunda
ID:
1080800

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrank & Mart. ex DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 113 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001080138



Common Names

  • Secunda Salpinga
  • Salpinga Secunda
  • Secunda's Salpinga


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Description

Salpinga secunda (also called Second Salpinga, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a small shrub or tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil. It is found in a variety of habitats, from coastal dunes to montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Salpinga secunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering season and is attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Salpinga secunda var. parviflora Cogn.
Salpinga secunda var. secunda

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salpinga secunda is a small, yellow flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salpinga secunda is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be semi-hardwood. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained medium and kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Salpinga secunda

Salpinga secunda can be found in the Amazon Basin of South America.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20301621: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Franz von Paula Schrank (1747-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrank' in the authors string.