Archive for June, 2010

Uniquely Rebutia

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Rebutia is a genus in the family of cacti (Cactaceae). The botanical name honors the French winemakers and Sukkulentengärtner Pierre Rebut.
Description
Rebutia species are succulent plants with small down-spherical, spherical or short columnar shape. At the mother plant often form in culture Kindel. This can be used for the propagation and plant in sandy substrate.
In case [...]

Chelidonium majus Etymology

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Etymology
The name was first used by Dioscorides Chelidonium for the celandine. According to Hegi derives its name from the Greek word of the genus chelidon χελιδών (= swallow) from and refers to the fact that the celandine begins to flower when the swallows arrive. Also the specific epithet refers to the foramen heyday of [...]

Solanum erianthum

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Solanum erianthum is a species of nightshade that is native to southern North America and northern South America. It has been introduced to other parts of the world and has a nearly pantropical distribution. Common names include Potato Tree, Mullein Nightshade (that may also refer to S. donianum), Velvet Nightshade, and Salvadora.
Potato Tree is a [...]