Salvertia convallariodora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
convallariodora
ID:
1146860
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.St.-Hil.
Source:
tro
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Hist. Nat. 6: 266 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146198
Common Names
- Salvertia convallariodora
- Convallariodora Salvertia
- Convallariodora Wild Salvertia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salvertia convallariodora (also called Convolvulus-Like Salvertia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has oblong leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Salvertia convallariodora is used as an ornamental plant, for its wood and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in the production of honey.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salvertia convallariodora has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Salvertia convallariodora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Salvertia convallariodora
Salvertia convallariodora is native to Central and South America and can be found in the countries of Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.
Species in the Salvertia genus
Species in the Vochysiaceae family
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References
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871008-1: Based on the initial data import