Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
oleifolium
ID:
431681

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

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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

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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

René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Arthur Allman Bullock (1906-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bullock' in the authors string.
Eileen Adelaide Bruce (1905-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Bruce' in the authors string.
Hippolyte Nectoux: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nectoux' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:101435-1: Based on the initial data import