Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
subnudicaulis
ID:
1222356

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil. ex Compt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Compt. Rend. Hebd. Séances Acad. Sci. 2: 98 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221694

Common Names

  • Samolus subnudicaulis
  • Sub-naked-stemmed Samolus
  • Sub-naked-stemmed Brookweed

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Description

Samolus subnudicaulis (also called Samolus, among many other common names) is a species of herb in the family Primulaceae. It is native to the Caribbean region and is found in humid forests and other moist habitats. It has a stem up to 30 cm in length and bears white or yellowish flowers. The flowers have five petals and are up to 2 cm in diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Samolus subnudicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Samolus subnudicaulis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Samolus subnudicaulis is a herbaceous plant that is native to tropical America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Samolus subnudicaulis

Samolus subnudicaulis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and the Americas.

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

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