Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
caudata
ID:
432376

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre ex Costantin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 4: 44 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431708

Common Names

  • Caudata Secamone
  • Caudata Starcluster
  • Caudata Starburst

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Description

Secamone caudata (also called Caudate Secamone, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial, epiphytic shrub native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It grows in humid forests, often in the understory of taller trees. The plant has long, narrow, lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Secamone caudata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Secamone caudata has small white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Secamone caudata is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest and quickest method of propagation. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept at a temperature of around 20°C. Germination usually takes between two and four weeks.

Where to Find Secamone caudata

Secamone caudata is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Secamone caudata FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Secamone caudata?

Secamone caudata prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil.

What type of soil is best for Secamone caudata?

Secamone caudata prefers a soil that is well-draining and slightly acidic.

How often should Secamone caudata be watered?

Secamone caudata should be watered when the top inch of 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,

References

Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Julien Noël Costantin (1857-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Costantin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:101312-1: Based on the initial data import