Symbolanthus daturoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
daturoides
ID:
1063974
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) Gilg
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(2): 99 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063312
Common Names
- Symbolanthus daturoides
- Datura-like Symbolanthus
- Datura-like Star-thistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Symbolanthus daturoides (also called Daturoides symbolanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It grows in moist, shady areas and has lanceolate leaves and yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Symbolanthus daturoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Symbolanthus daturoides is yellow in color and has 5 petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
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Symbolanthus daturoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Symbolanthus daturoides
Symbolanthus daturoides can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.
Species in the Symbolanthus genus
Symbolanthus anomalus, Symbolanthus aureus, Symbolanthus camanensis, Symbolanthus gaultherioides, Symbolanthus superbus, Symbolanthus elisabethae, Symbolanthus yaviensis, Symbolanthus vasculosus, Symbolanthus huachamacariensis, Symbolanthus sessilis, Symbolanthus pulcherrimus, Symbolanthus rosmarinifolius, Symbolanthus alboarenicola, Symbolanthus condorensis, Symbolanthus incaicus, Symbolanthus jasonii, Symbolanthus nebulosus, Symbolanthus pascoensis, Symbolanthus calygonus, Symbolanthus microphyllus, Symbolanthus obscure-rosaceus, Symbolanthus pauciflorus, Symbolanthus brittonianus, Symbolanthus daturoides, Symbolanthus pterocalyx, Symbolanthus tetrapterus, Symbolanthus australis, Symbolanthus mathewsii, Symbolanthus argyreus, Symbolanthus frigidus, Symbolanthus stuebelii,
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
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:246996-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.