Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
delicata
ID:
810880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sobral & Proença

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 530 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810214



Common Names

  • Siphoneugena delicata
  • Delicata Siphoneugena
  • Delicate Siphoneugena


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Description

Siphoneugena delicata (also called Delicate Siphoneugena, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the lily family. It is native to South America, where it is found in dry grasslands and scrublands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower stem with up to 8 white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Siphoneugena delicata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Siphoneugena delicata are white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, hard-coated nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siphoneugena delicata is a shrub native to the Caribbean. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Siphoneugena delicata

Siphoneugena delicata is native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Hispaniola, and Jamaica.

Siphoneugena delicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siphoneugena delicata?

Siphoneugena delicata

What is the common name of Siphoneugena delicata?

Delicata's Siphoneugena

Where is Siphoneugena delicata found?

Siphoneugena delicata is found in the Caribbean region

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-348472: Based on the initial data import
Marcos Sobral (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sobral' in the authors string.
Carolyn Elinore Barnes Proença (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Proença' in the authors string.