Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
camanensis
ID:
497919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire & B.M.Boom

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 51: 17 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497251

Common Names

  • Camanensis Symbolanthus
  • Camanensis Orchid
  • Camanensis Gentian

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Description

Symbolanthus camanensis (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 camanensis 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 camanensis 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 camanensis 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 camanensis

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

Symbolanthus camanensis FAQ

What are the common names of Symbolanthus camanensis?

Symbolanthus camanensis is commonly known as the Camaná symbolanthus.

What are the growth requirements of Symbolanthus camanensis?

Symbolanthus camanensis prefers partial shade and well-drained soil.

What is the flowering season of Symbolanthus camanensis?

Symbolanthus camanensis 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

Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
Brian Morey Boom (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.M.Boom' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:285754-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.