Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
salmonea
ID:
392710

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 28: 292 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392042

Common Names

  • Salmonea Acranthera
  • Salmonea Acranthera
  • Salmonea Acranthera

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Description

Acranthera salmonea (also called salmon-flowered acranthera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to East Asia. It has long, slender stems with lance-shaped leaves and small, salmon-colored flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Acranthera salmonea is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acranthera salmonea is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acranthera salmonea is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is propagated by division in spring or autumn. The roots should be divided into sections with at least one bud per section. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location in well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Acranthera salmonea

Acranthera salmonea is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Acranthera salmonea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acranthera salmonea?

Acranthera salmonea

What is the common name of Acranthera salmonea?

Salmon's Acranthera

Where is Acranthera salmonea native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Acranthera genus

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References