Status:
valid
Authors:
L.A.S.Johnson & B.G.Briggs
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Telopea 2: 738 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607941
Common Names
- Sola winifredia
- Winifredia sola
- Winifredia sola var. sola
Description
Winifredia sola (also called Sola winifredia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical areas.
Uses & Benefits
Winifredia sola is used for its essential oils which are used in aromatherapy, perfumes, and cosmetics. The fruit is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, fever, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Winifredia sola has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, oval and black. The seedlings are dark green with oval, serrated leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Winifredia sola is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Winifredia sola
Winifredia sola is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is an epiphytic plant and can be found growing on trees.
Winifredia sola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Winifredia sola?
Winifredia sola
What is the common name of Winifredia sola?
Sola
What is the natural habitat of Winifredia sola?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Winifredia genus
Species in the Restionaceae family
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Alexgeorgea nitens,
Alexgeorgea subterranea,
Anarthria gracilis,
Anarthria humilis,
Anarthria laevis,
Anarthria polyphylla,
Anarthria prolifera,
Anarthria scabra,
Anthochortus capensis,
Anthochortus crinalis,
Anthochortus ecklonii,
Anthochortus graminifolius,
Anthochortus insignis,
Anthochortus laxiflorus,
Anthochortus singularis,
Aphelia brizula,
Aphelia cyperoides,
Aphelia drummondii,
Aphelia gracilis,
Aphelia nutans,
Aphelia pumilio,
Apodasmia brownii,
Apodasmia chilensis,
Apodasmia similis,
Apodasmia ceramophila,
Askidiosperma alboaristatum,
Askidiosperma alticola,
Askidiosperma andreaeanum,
Askidiosperma capitatum,
Askidiosperma chartaceum,
Askidiosperma delicatulum,
Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae,
Askidiosperma insigne,
Askidiosperma longiflorum,
Askidiosperma nitidum,
Askidiosperma paniculatum,
Askidiosperma rugosum,
Askidiosperma alticolum,
Baloskion australe,
Baloskion fimbriatum,
Baloskion gracile,
Baloskion longipes,
Baloskion pallens,
Baloskion stenocoleum,
Baloskion tenuiculme,
Baloskion tetraphyllum,
Calorophus elongatus,
Calorophus erostris,
Cannomois aristata,