Sommera donnell-smithii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 17: 436 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311750
Common Names
- Sommera donnell-smithii
- Donnell-Smith's Sommera
- Donnell-Smith-like Sommera
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- Sommera dunlapii L.O.Williams [valid]
- Sommera mesochroa Standl. [valid]
- Sommera rivularis L.O.Williams [valid]
Description
Sommera donnell-smithii (also called Donnell-Smith's 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 donnell-smithii 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 donnell-smithii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sommera donnell-smithii 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 donnell-smithii
Sommera donnell-smithii is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Sommera donnell-smithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sommera donnell-smithii?
Sommera donnell-smithii
What is the common name of Sommera donnell-smithii?
Donnell-Smith's Sommera
What is the natural habitat of Sommera donnell-smithii?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Sommera genus
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-192907: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.