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
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.
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 Eurycentrum genus
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,