Status:
valid
Authors:
Lour.
Source:
tro
Year:
1790
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cochinch. : 14 (1790)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001100626
Common Names
- Cantoniensis Salomonia
- Cantoniensis Milkwort
- Cantoniensis Senega
Description
Salomonia cantoniensis (also called 'Canton salomonia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellowish-white flowers. It is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Salomonia cantoniensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salomonia cantoniensis has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salomonia cantoniensis is a small shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is easy to propagate and cultivate from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not soggy. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.
Where to Find Salomonia cantoniensis
Salomonia cantoniensis can be found in China.
Species in the Salomonia genus
Species in the Polygalaceae family
Acanthocladus brasiliensis,
Acanthocladus guayaquilensis,
Acanthocladus moyanoi,
Acanthocladus scleroxylon,
Acanthocladus tehuelchum,
Acanthocladus colombianus,
Acanthocladus dukei,
Acanthocladus pulcherrimus,
Acanthocladus santosii,
Acanthocladus dichromus,
Ancylotropis insignis,
Ancylotropis malmeana,
Asemeia grandiflora,
Asemeia ignatii,
Asemeia ilheotica,
Asemeia lindmaniana,
Asemeia marquesiana,
Asemeia martiana,
Asemeia monninoides,
Asemeia parietaria,
Asemeia pohliana,
Asemeia rhodoptera,
Asemeia glabra,
Asemeia hirsuta,
Asemeia apopetala,
Asemeia echinosperma,
Asemeia hondurana,
Asemeia securidaca,
Asemeia sphaerospora,
Asemeia tonsa,
Asemeia acuminata,
Asemeia extraaxillaris,
Asemeia galmeri,
Asemeia hebeclada,
Asemeia mollis,
Asemeia monticola,
Asemeia ovata,
Asemeia pseudohebeclada,
Asemeia tobatiensis,
Asemeia violacea,
Asemeia floribunda,
Atroxima afzeliana,
Atroxima liberica,
Badiera cubensis,
Badiera fuertesii,
Badiera oblongata,
Badiera penaea,
Badiera propinqua,
Badiera virgata,
Badiera subrhombifolia,