Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 334 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242094
Common Names
- Ciliate Salomonia
- Ciliate Salomonias
- Salomonia ciliata
Description
Salomonia ciliata (also called Ciliate Salomonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to China and is found in moist forests, thickets, and grassy slopes at elevations of 2,000–3,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Salomonia ciliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salomonia ciliata has small, white flowers, which are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salomonia ciliata is an evergreen shrub that is easily cultivated. It can be propagated by seeds or by cuttings. When propagating by seeds, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until the seeds germinate. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy branches and planted in a well-draining, sterile medium.
Where to Find Salomonia ciliata
Salomonia ciliata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Salomonia ciliata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salomonia ciliata?
Salomonia ciliata
What type of plant is Salomonia ciliata?
Salomonia ciliata is a flowering plant species.
Where is Salomonia ciliata found?
Salomonia ciliata is found in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
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,