Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
attenuifolia
ID:
1251693

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goyder

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47: 446 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251031

Common Names

  • Secamone attenuifolia
  • Attenuifolia Secamone
  • Secamone

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Description

Secamone attenuifolia (also called slender-leaved secamone, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Secamone attenuifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Secamone attenuifolia has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters on the tips of the fronds. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Secamone attenuifolia is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Secamone attenuifolia

Secamone attenuifolia is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Secamone attenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Secamone attenuifolia?

Secamone attenuifolia

What is the natural habitat of Secamone attenuifolia?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What are the common names of Secamone attenuifolia?

Attenuifolia secamone, Attenuifolia false malmea

Species in the Secamone genus

Secamone schweinfurthii, Secamone socotrana, Secamone punctulata, Secamone racemosa, Secamone trichostemon, Secamone urdanetensis, Secamone goyderi, Secamone flavida, Secamone galinae, Secamone neocaledonica, Secamone letouzeana, Secamone papuana, Secamone lineata, Secamone maritima, Secamone multiflora, Secamone minutiflora, Secamone attenuata, Secamone auriculata, Secamone andamanica, Secamone erythradenia, Secamone africana, Secamone alpini, Secamone brevipes, Secamone dewevrei, Secamone cuneifolia, Secamone caudata, Secamone badia, Secamone timoriensis, Secamone afzelii, Secamone axillaris, Secamone celebica, Secamone clavistyla, Secamone kjellbergii, Secamone variicolor, Secamone glabrescens, Secamone griffithii, Secamone lagenifera, Secamone penangiana, Secamone rhopalophora, Secamone scortechinii, Secamone siamensis, Secamone spirei, Secamone langkawiensis, Secamone lenticellata, Secamone longituba, Secamone coronata, Secamone sumatrana, Secamone kunstleri, Secamone curtisii, Secamone bicolor,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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