Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nectoux) Bullock & E.A.Bruce ex Maire
Source:
ksu
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 3: 170 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431013
Common Names
- Solenostemma oleifolium
- Oleifolium Solenostemma
- Oleifolium Orchid
Synonyms
- Argelia delilii Decne. [unknown]
- Cynanchum argel Delile [unknown]
- Cynanchum oleifolium Nectoux [unknown]
- Solenostemma argel (Delile) Hayne [unknown]
Description
Solenostemma oleifolium (also called Solenostemma, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Solenostemma oleifolium 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
Cultivation and Propagation
Solenostemma oleifolium 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 Solenostemma oleifolium
Solenostemma oleifolium can be found in Central and South America, including in the Amazon rainforest.
Solenostemma oleifolium FAQ
What type of plant is Solenostemma oleifolium?
Solenostemma oleifolium is a small shrub.
What is the average height of Solenostemma oleifolium?
The average height of Solenostemma oleifolium is between 1 and 2 feet.
What is the average lifespan of Solenostemma oleifolium?
The average lifespan of Solenostemma oleifolium is between 5 and 10 years.
Species in the Solenostemma 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,
References
Hippolyte Nectoux: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nectoux' in the authors string.