Solenidium racemosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
racemosum
ID:
312357
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Orchid. Linden. : 15 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311689
Common Names
- Solenidium racemosum
- Racemose Solenidium
- Racemose-like Solenidium
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- Oncidium racemosum Rchb.f. [unknown]
Description
Solenidium racemosum (also called Racemose 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 racemosum 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 racemosum 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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Solenidium racemosum 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 racemosum
Solenidium racemosum is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Solenidium racemosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solenidium racemosum?
Solenidium racemosum
What type of plant is Solenidium racemosum?
It is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Solenidium racemosum?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-192845: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.