Sogerianthe versicolor - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
versicolor
ID:
501800
Status:
valid
Authors:
Danser
Source:
ksu
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 16: 207 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501132
Common Names
- Sogerianthe Versicolor
- Multi-colored Sogerianthe
- Multi-colored-leaved Sogerianthe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sogerianthe versicolor (also called Versicolor Sogerianthe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a rosette of ovate leaves and produces yellow flowers. It is found in wet grasslands and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Sogerianthe versicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sogerianthe versicolor has yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sogerianthe versicolor is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.
Where to Find Sogerianthe versicolor
Sogerianthe versicolor is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist areas such as riverbanks, swamps, and wet forests.
Sogerianthe versicolor FAQ
What are the common names of Sogerianthe versicolor?
Common names of Sogerianthe versicolor include Variable Sogerianthe and Variable Tree.
What is the natural habitat of Sogerianthe versicolor?
Sogerianthe versicolor is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.
What are the uses of Sogerianthe versicolor?
Sogerianthe versicolor is used for timber and as an ornamental plant.
Species in the Sogerianthe genus
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,
References
B. H. Danser (1891-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danser' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:551600-1: Based on the initial data import