Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
calycosa
ID:
497835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 25: 152 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497167

Common Names

  • Solenophora calycosa
  • Calycosa Solenophora
  • Calycosa Bromeliad

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Synonyms

  • Solenophora toucana D.L.Denham & D.N.Gibson [unknown]
  • Solenophora australis C.V.Morton in Woodson & Seibert [unknown]
  • Solenophora calycosa calycosa [unknown]

Description

Solenophora calycosa (also called Solenophora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela and is found in tropical moist montane forests. It has a rosette of leaves and a tall, erect inflorescence with yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Solenophora calycosa is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Solenophora calycosa sub. australis (C.V.Morton) Weigend & Förther
Solenophora calycosa sub. purpurascens Weigend & Förther

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solenophora calycosa has yellow flowers with a red throat. Its seeds are small and round. Seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solenophora calycosa is a terrestrial plant that prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Solenophora calycosa

Solenophora calycosa is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Solenophora calycosa FAQ

What are the common names for Solenophora calycosa?

Calyx-like solenophora

What is the habitat of Solenophora calycosa?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

What is the flower color of Solenophora calycosa?

The flowers are yellow.

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References