Status:
valid
Authors:
Weigend & Förther
Source:
ksu
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 7: 60 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497159
Common Names
- Solenophora schleehaufii
- Schleehaufii Solenophora
- Solenophora schleehaufii Plant
Description
Solenophora schleehaufii (also called Schleehauf's Solenophora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Solenophora schleehaufii 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Solenophora schleehaufii has yellow flowers with a red throat. Its seeds are small and round. Seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solenophora schleehaufii is a terrestrial plant that prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Solenophora schleehaufii
Solenophora schleehaufii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Solenophora schleehaufii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solenophora schleehaufii?
Solenophora schleehaufii
What is the common name of Solenophora schleehaufii?
Schleehauf's solenophora
What is the natural habitat of Solenophora schleehaufii?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Solenophora genus
Solenophora glomerata,
Solenophora modesta,
Solenophora obscura,
Solenophora coccinea,
Solenophora schleehaufii,
Solenophora calycosa,
Solenophora abietorum,
Solenophora insignis,
Solenophora obliqua,
Solenophora tuerckheimiana,
Solenophora wilsonii,
Solenophora chiapasensis,
Solenophora erubescens,
Solenophora maculata,
Solenophora pirana,
Solenophora purpusii,
Solenophora endlicheriana,
Solenophora tuxtla,
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,