Sommera grandis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 32(2): 145 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311754
Common Names
- Sommera grandis
- Grand Sommera
- Grand-like Sommera
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- Petesia grandis Bartl. ex DC. [valid]
- Petesia minor Griseb. [valid]
- Sommera subcordata Standl. [valid]
Description
Sommera grandis (also called Grand 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 grandis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sommera grandis has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have ovate leaves and a creeping habit.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sommera grandis 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 grandis
Sommera grandis is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Sommera grandis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sommera grandis?
Sommera grandis
What is the common name of Sommera grandis?
Sommera grandis
What is the natural habitat of Sommera grandis?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
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-192910: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.