Status:
valid
Authors:
Dodson & R.Vásquez
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Trop. , ser. 2, 3: t. 300 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311694
Common Names
- Solenocentrum lueri
- Luer's Solenocentrum
- Luer-like Solenocentrum
Description
Solenocentrum lueri (also called Luer's Solenocentrum, 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
Solenocentrum lueri 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 Solenocentrum lueri 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
Solenocentrum lueri can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Solenocentrum lueri
Solenocentrum lueri is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Solenocentrum lueri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solenocentrum lueri?
Solenocentrum lueri
What is the common name of Solenocentrum lueri?
Luer's Solenocentrum
What is the natural habitat of Solenocentrum lueri?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Solenocentrum genus
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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,
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Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
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Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,