Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arborescens
ID:
312416

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 9: 602 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311748

Common Names

  • Sommera arborescens
  • Tree-like Sommera
  • Tree-like-like Sommera

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Synonyms

  • Sommera zygocalyx L.O.Williams [valid]

Description

Sommera arborescens (also called Tree-like Sommera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in wet montane forests. Its leaves are ovate and dark green in colour.

Uses & Benefits

Sommera arborescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sommera arborescens are white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sommera arborescens can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Sommera arborescens

Sommera arborescens is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Sommera arborescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sommera arborescens?

Sommera arborescens

What is the common name of Sommera arborescens?

Tree-like Sommera

What is the natural habitat of Sommera arborescens?

Tropical rainforests

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