Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
schomburgkii
ID:
968051

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 438 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967389



Common Names

  • Forsteronia schomburgkii
  • Schomburgkii Forsteronia
  • Schomburgki's Forsteronia


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Description

Forsteronia schomburgkii (also called Schomburgkii Forsteronia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It is usually found in dry forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Forsteronia schomburgkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful yellow flower and is also known for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Forsteronia schomburgkii has yellow flowers, small, round, black seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Forsteronia schomburgkii is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or fall.

Where to Find Forsteronia schomburgkii

Forsteronia schomburgkii can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.

Species in the Forsteronia genus

Forsteronia acouci, Forsteronia adenobasis, Forsteronia affinis, Forsteronia amazonica, Forsteronia amblybasis, Forsteronia apurensis, Forsteronia australis, Forsteronia brevifolia, Forsteronia chiriquensis, Forsteronia cordata, Forsteronia correntina, Forsteronia diospyrifolia, Forsteronia domatiella, Forsteronia duckei, Forsteronia elachista, Forsteronia glabrescens, Forsteronia gracilis, Forsteronia graciloides, Forsteronia guyanensis, Forsteronia laurifolia, Forsteronia leptocarpa, Forsteronia linearis, Forsteronia lucida, Forsteronia manausana, Forsteronia mollis, Forsteronia montana, Forsteronia myriantha, Forsteronia obtusiloba, Forsteronia paludosa, Forsteronia paraensis, Forsteronia pilosa, Forsteronia pubescens, Forsteronia pycnothyrsus, Forsteronia refracta, Forsteronia rufa, Forsteronia schomburgkii, Forsteronia simulans, Forsteronia spicata, Forsteronia subcordata, Forsteronia tarapotensis, Forsteronia thyrsoidea, Forsteronia umbellata, Forsteronia velloziana, Forsteronia wilsonii, Forsteronia pandurtata,

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,

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