Schaueria capitata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitata
ID:
434362
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
ksu
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 316 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433694
Common Names
- Schaueria Capitata
- Capitata Schaueria
- Schaueria Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schaueria capitata (also called Capitate Schaueria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Schaueria capitata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Schaueria capitata are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schaueria capitata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Schaueria capitata
Schaueria capitata is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Schaueria capitata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schaueria capitata?
Schaueria capitata
What type of plant is Schaueria capitata?
It is a shrub.
Where does Schaueria capitata grow?
It is native to tropical Asia.
Species in the Schaueria genus
Schaueria capitata, Schaueria gonyostachya, Schaueria humuliflora, Schaueria macrophylla, Schaueria maximiliani, Schaueria sulphurea, Schaueria lachnostachya, Schaueria marginata, Schaueria calycobracteata, Schaueria hirta, Schaueria litoralis, Schaueria paranaensis, Schaueria pyramidalis, Schaueria spicata, Schaueria thyrsiflora, Schaueria calytricha, Schaueria gonatistachya, Schaueria sulfurea,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:54947-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.