Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lunatum
ID:
312354

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Orchideen Beschreib. Kult. Zücht. : 525 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311686



Common Names

  • Solenidium lunatum
  • Lunar Solenidium
  • Lunar-like Solenidium


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Synonyms

  • Leochilus mattogrossensis Cogn. [unknown]
  • Oncidium lunatum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Rodriguezia lindmanii Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Solenidium mattogrossense Schltr. [unknown]
  • Solenidium lunatum Kraenzl. [unknown]

Description

Solenidium lunatum (also called Moon-shaped Solenidium, 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

Solenidium lunatum 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 Solenidium lunatum are white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solenidium lunatum 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 Solenidium lunatum

Solenidium lunatum is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Solenidium lunatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solenidium lunatum?

Solenidium lunatum

What type of plant is Solenidium lunatum?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Solenidium lunatum?

It is native to India

Species in the Solenidium genus

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