|
|
Definition of Solandra
1. Noun. Shrubby climbers of tropical America.
Generic synonyms: Asterid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Family Solanaceae, Potato Family, Solanaceae
Member holonyms: Chalice Vine, Cupflower, Solandra Guttata, Trumpet Flower
Lexicographical Neighbors of Solandra
Literary usage of Solandra
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Botany for Ladies Or, a Popular Introduction to the Natural System of Plants by Loudon (Jane), Jane Wells Loudon (1842)
"... HENBANE ; DATURA ; BRUG- MANSIA ; Solandra J VERBASCUM J CELSIA ; NOLANA ; ETC.
... Solandra ..."
2. Annals and Magazine of Natural History by William Jardine (1849)
"A recent inquiry into the different species of Solandra, with the view of
determining the true limits of that genus, has convinced me that a considerable ..."
3. Illustrations of South American Plants by John Miers (1857)
"vinced me that a considerable difference of structure exists between Solandra
grandiflora and S. viridiflora; upon comparing these carefully, we cannot fail ..."
4. Systematic Anatomy of the Dicotyledons: A Handbook for Laboratories of Pure by Hans Solereder, Dukinfield Henry Scott (1908)
"The tannin-sacs above mentioned are stated to resemble those of the Leguminosae
and have been recorded by Pistone in the stem and root of Solandra ..."
5. Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Or, Flower-garden Displayed: In which the Most by John Sims (1818)
"Solandra VIR ID I FLO Ri. GREEN-FLOWERED Solandra. Class and Order. ... should *
The other species may be characterized as follows : Solandra grandiflora ..."
Other Resources:
