Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
conica
ID:
312344

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) L.Jonss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 132: 382 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311676



Common Names

  • Solenangis conica
  • Conic Solenangis
  • Conic-like Solenangis


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Synonyms

  • Microcoelia conica (Schltr.) Summerh. [unknown]
  • Solenangis angustifolia Summerh. [unknown]
  • Angraecum conicum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Gussonea conica Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Solenangis conica (also called Conical 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 conica 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 conica has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solenangis conica 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 conica

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

Solenangis conica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solenangis conica?

Solenangis conica

What type of plant is Solenangis conica?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Solenangis conica?

It is native to India

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-192831: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Lars Jonsson (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Jonss.' in the authors string.