Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
ksu
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 9: 105 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433722
Common Names
- Schaueria Macrophylla
- Macrophylla Schaueria
- Schaueria Plant
Description
Schaueria macrophylla (also called Macrophylla 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 macrophylla has been used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has also been used as a food source and for its oil-producing properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schaueria macrophylla has white flowers with a yellow center and a pinkish-red lip. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schaueria macrophylla can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Schaueria macrophylla
Schaueria macrophylla is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Schaueria macrophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schaueria macrophylla?
Schaueria macrophylla
What is the common name of Schaueria macrophylla?
Macrophylla Schaueria
What type of plant is Schaueria macrophylla?
Herbaceous perennial
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,