Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
geniculata
ID:
1039956

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Forst.) J.W.Dawson

Source:
tro

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 5: 410 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039294



Common Names

  • Geniculate Scandia
  • Geniculate Scandia Lily
  • Geniculate Scandia Flower


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Description

Scandia geniculata (also called Scandia geniculata, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is often found in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scandia geniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scandia geniculata has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scandia geniculata is a hardy, evergreen perennial that can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Scandia geniculata

Scandia geniculata is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Scandia genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100363937: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
John Wyndham Dawson (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Dawson' in the authors string.