Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
galinae
ID:
432331

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klack.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 124: 421 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431663

Common Names

  • Secamone galinae
  • Secamone-galinae
  • Secamone Galinae

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Description

Secamone galinae (also called Galina's Secamone, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It grows in wet mountain forests and open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Secamone galinae is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Secamone galinae is a white, tubular flower with five lobes, each of which is covered in a yellowish-green membrane. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Secamone galinae is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Secamone galinae

Secamone galinae is found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia.

Secamone galinae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Secamone galinae?

Secamone galinae

What is the natural habitat of Secamone galinae?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What are the care requirements for Secamone galinae?

It requires bright, indirect light and regular watering to keep the soil moist

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,