Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
salomonense
ID:
966190

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee , Nachtr.: 90 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000965528

Common Names

  • Salomonense Eurycentrum
  • Salomonense Spurge
  • Eurycentrum Salomonense

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Description

Eurycentrum salomonense (also called 'Solomon Islands Eurycentrum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Solomon Islands. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Eurycentrum salomonense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eurycentrum salomonense is yellow and has a dark center. The seed is small and oval, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eurycentrum salomonense is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be kept moist and fertilized regularly. Once the plants are established, they should be watered and fertilized regularly, and pruned to maintain their shape.

Where to Find Eurycentrum salomonense

Eurycentrum salomonense can be found in Solomon Islands.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-82939: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.