Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
badia
ID:
442591

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klack.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Blumea 49: 131 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441923

Common Names

  • Secamone badia
  • Badia Secamone
  • Badia's Secamone

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Description

Secamone badia (also called Badia Secamone, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Andes Mountains. It has lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Secamone badia is an ornamental plant that is often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as treating wounds and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Secamone badia is a white, five-petaled bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, tear-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, light green, and have small, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Secamone badia can be propagated from stem cuttings or from seed. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Secamone badia

Secamone badia can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, and Italy.

Secamone badia FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Secamone badia?

Secamone badia prefers temperatures between 40-80 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much sun does Secamone badia need?

Secamone badia needs full sun to partial shade.

How often should Secamone badia be watered?

Secamone badia should be watered once a week, or when the soil is dry.

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,