Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
aureus
ID:
497918

Status:
valid

Authors:
Struwe & V.A.Albert

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 3: 194 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497250

Common Names

  • Aureus Symbolanthus
  • Aureus Orchid
  • Aureus Gentian

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Description

Symbolanthus aureus (also called Symbolanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, slender leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Colombia and is found in wet forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Symbolanthus aureus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Symbolanthus aureus is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symbolanthus aureus is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or division of the offsets. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Symbolanthus aureus

Symbolanthus aureus is native to the cloud forests of Mexico and Guatemala.

Symbolanthus aureus FAQ

What are the common names of Symbolanthus aureus?

Symbolanthus aureus is commonly known as the golden symbolanthus.

What are the growth requirements of Symbolanthus aureus?

Symbolanthus aureus prefers partial shade and well-drained soil.

What is the flowering season of Symbolanthus aureus?

Symbolanthus aureus typically flowers in late spring and early summer.

Species in the Symbolanthus genus

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Victor Anthony Albert (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.Albert' in the authors string.
Lena Struwe (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Struwe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:317046-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.