Status:
valid
Authors:
L.O.Williams
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 26: 124 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311758
Common Names
- Sommera montana
- Mountain Sommera
- Mountain-like Sommera
Description
Sommera montana (also called Mountain 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 montana 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 montana has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have ovate leaves and a creeping habit.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sommera montana 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 montana
Sommera montana is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Sommera montana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sommera montana?
Sommera montana
What is the common name of Sommera montana?
Sommera montana
What is the natural habitat of Sommera montana?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
Species in the Sommera genus
Sommera arborescens,
Sommera chiapensis,
Sommera donnell-smithii,
Sommera fusca,
Sommera grandis,
Sommera guatemalensis,
Sommera montana,
Sommera parva,
Sommera purdiei,
Sommera sabiceoides,
Sommera cusucoana,
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,