Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
scandens
ID:
312346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311678



Common Names

  • Solenangis scandens
  • Climbing Solenangis
  • Climbing-like Solenangis


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Synonyms

  • Angraecum scandens Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Solenangis scandens (also called Climbing 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 scandens 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 scandens has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have ovate leaves and a creeping habit.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solenangis scandens 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 scandens

Solenangis scandens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Solenangis scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solenangis scandens?

Solenangis scandens

What type of plant is Solenangis scandens?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Solenangis scandens?

It is native to India

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