Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
dolichocnema
ID:
431676

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bruyns

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 330 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431008

Common Names

  • Socotrella dolichocnema
  • Dolichocnema Socotrella
  • Dolichocnema Orchid

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Description

Socotrella dolichocnema (also called Socotrella, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to the Socotra Islands in the Indian Ocean. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Socotrella dolichocnema is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, with 5 petals; Seed: small, black, round; Seedlings: small, green, with 5 leaves

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Cultivation and Propagation

Socotrella dolichocnema is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. It can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Socotrella dolichocnema

Socotrella dolichocnema can be found in the Arabian Peninsula, including in Yemen.

Socotrella dolichocnema FAQ

What type of plant is Socotrella dolichocnema?

Socotrella dolichocnema is a small shrub.

What is the average height of Socotrella dolichocnema?

The average height of Socotrella dolichocnema is between 1 and 2 feet.

What is the average lifespan of Socotrella dolichocnema?

The average lifespan of Socotrella dolichocnema is between 5 and 10 years.

Species in the Socotrella genus

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,