Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
variicolor
ID:
508616

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klack.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Blumea 51: 593 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507948

Common Names

  • Secamone variicolor
  • Variable-colored Secamone
  • Variable-colored's Secamone

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Description

Secamone variicolor (also called 'Variegated Secamone', among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of approximately 50 cm. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Secamone variicolor is a shrub that is native to tropical regions. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It has bright yellow and pink flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Secamone variicolor is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Secamone variicolor can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks.

Where to Find Secamone variicolor

Secamone variicolor can be found in the rainforests of West Africa.

Secamone variicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Secamone variicolor?

Secamone variicolor

What is the common name of Secamone variicolor?

Variegated Secamone

What is the natural habitat of Secamone variicolor?

Forests and woodlands

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,