Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
densiflora
ID:
309750

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 445 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309082

Common Names

  • Secondatia densiflora
  • Dense-flowered Secondatia
  • Dense-flowered-Secondatia

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Synonyms

  • Secondatia peruviana Poepp. [unknown]
  • Secondatia densiflora parvifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Secondatia densiflora paraguariensis Hassl. [unknown]
  • Ambelania camporum Glaz. [unknown]
  • Angadenia elliptica Miers [unknown]
  • Secondatia densiflora genuina Hassl. [unknown]

Description

Secondatia densiflora (also called Dense-flowered Secondatia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Secondatia densiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Secondatia densiflora has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Secondatia densiflora is a small tree or shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Secondatia densiflora

Secondatia densiflora can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Secondatia densiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Secondatia densiflora?

Secondatia densiflora

What is the common name of Secondatia densiflora?

Densiflora

What is the natural habitat of Secondatia densiflora?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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