Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jum. & H.Perrier) Klack.
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 16: 183 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235780
Common Names
- Secamone sulfurea
- Sulfur Secamone
- Secamone sulfurea
Description
Secamone sulfurea (also called Sulphur Secamone, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is often found in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Secamone sulfurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating diabetes, obesity, and hypertension.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Secamone sulfurea sub. stylosa (Klack.) Klack.
Secamone sulfurea sub. sulfurea
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Secamone sulfurea is small, white and has four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Secamone sulfurea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). It is also tolerant of salt spray.
Where to Find Secamone sulfurea
Secamone sulfurea is found in tropical Africa.
Secamone sulfurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Secamone sulfurea?
Secamone sulfurea
What is the natural habitat of Secamone sulfurea?
Tropical Africa
What is the typical size of Secamone sulfurea?
Typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet
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,