Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
ksu
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 41: 292 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000503494
Common Names
- Salomonia longiciliata
- Longiciliata Salomonia
- Long-haired Salomonia
Description
Salomonia longiciliata (also called Long-whiskered Salomonia, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant with yellow flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia, and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Salomonia longiciliata is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer months and is drought-tolerant, making it a great choice for dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Salomonia longiciliata is small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salomonia longiciliata is a shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It is usually propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by stem cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Salomonia longiciliata
Salomonia longiciliata is native to South East Asia and can be found in tropical forests and along streams.
Salomonia longiciliata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salomonia longiciliata?
Salomonia longiciliata
What is the common name of Salomonia longiciliata?
Long-ciliated Salomonia
What is the natural habitat of Salomonia longiciliata?
Moist forests and thickets
Species in the Salomonia genus
Species in the Polygalaceae family
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Acanthocladus guayaquilensis,
Acanthocladus moyanoi,
Acanthocladus scleroxylon,
Acanthocladus tehuelchum,
Acanthocladus colombianus,
Acanthocladus dukei,
Acanthocladus pulcherrimus,
Acanthocladus santosii,
Acanthocladus dichromus,
Ancylotropis insignis,
Ancylotropis malmeana,
Asemeia grandiflora,
Asemeia ignatii,
Asemeia ilheotica,
Asemeia lindmaniana,
Asemeia marquesiana,
Asemeia martiana,
Asemeia monninoides,
Asemeia parietaria,
Asemeia pohliana,
Asemeia rhodoptera,
Asemeia glabra,
Asemeia hirsuta,
Asemeia apopetala,
Asemeia echinosperma,
Asemeia hondurana,
Asemeia securidaca,
Asemeia sphaerospora,
Asemeia tonsa,
Asemeia acuminata,
Asemeia extraaxillaris,
Asemeia galmeri,
Asemeia hebeclada,
Asemeia mollis,
Asemeia monticola,
Asemeia ovata,
Asemeia pseudohebeclada,
Asemeia tobatiensis,
Asemeia violacea,
Asemeia floribunda,
Atroxima afzeliana,
Atroxima liberica,
Badiera cubensis,
Badiera fuertesii,
Badiera oblongata,
Badiera penaea,
Badiera propinqua,
Badiera virgata,
Badiera subrhombifolia,