Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
clavata
ID:
312343

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 134 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311675



Common Names

  • Solenangis clavata
  • Clavate Solenangis
  • Clavate-like Solenangis


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Synonyms

  • Saccolabium oeonioides Kraenzl. ex De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Angraecum clavatum Rolfe [unknown]

Description

Solenangis clavata (also called Club-shaped Solenangis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Solenangis clavata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solenangis clavata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and thin with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solenangis clavata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame, and the seedlings transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided with a spade, smaller clumps are best divided by pulling them apart with your hands.

Where to Find Solenangis clavata

Solenangis clavata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Solenangis clavata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solenangis clavata?

Solenangis clavata

What type of plant is Solenangis clavata?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Solenangis clavata?

It is native to India

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