Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
schumannii
ID:
937059

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 4(1): 17 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936397

Common Names

  • Alafia schumannii
  • Schumannii Palm
  • Schumannii Cycad

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Description

Alafia schumannii (also called Schumann's alafia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with a thick, woody rootstock. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky, limestone habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alafia schumannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Alafia schumannii are white or pink with a yellow center, and are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alafia schumannii is a species of flowering plant in the family Alafiaceae. It is native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Alafia schumannii

Alafia schumannii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5508: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.