Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rolfe) P.J.Cribb & J.Stewart
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 40: 413 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311679
Common Names
- Solenangis wakefieldii
- Wakefield's Solenangis
- Wakefield-like Solenangis
Synonyms
- Tridactyle wakefieldii (Rolfe) Summerh. [unknown]
- Neocribbia wakefieldii (Rolfe) Szlach. [unknown]
- Angraecum wakefieldii Rolfe [unknown]
Description
Solenangis wakefieldii (also called Wakefield's 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 wakefieldii 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
The flowers of Solenangis wakefieldii are white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solenangis wakefieldii 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 wakefieldii
Solenangis wakefieldii is native to the Caribbean islands and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Solenangis wakefieldii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solenangis wakefieldii?
Solenangis wakefieldii
What type of plant is Solenangis wakefieldii?
It is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Solenangis wakefieldii?
It is native to India
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