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
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.
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
Species in the Solenangis genus
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Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
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Aa weddelliana,
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