Status:
valid
Authors:
O.E.Schulz
Source:
tro
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 66: 102 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248327
Common Names
- Romanschulzia
- Orizabae
- Romanschulzia
Description
Romanschulzia orizabae (also called Orizaba Romanschulzia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a rounded crown and glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Romanschulzia orizabae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as an edible plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Romanschulzia orizabae has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Romanschulzia orizabae is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Romanschulzia orizabae
Romanschulzia orizabae can be found in Mexico.
Romanschulzia orizabae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Romanschulzia orizabae?
Romanschulzia orizabae
What is the common name of Romanschulzia orizabae?
Orizaba Romanschulzia
What is the natural habitat of Romanschulzia orizabae?
Found in dry, sandy soils in the western United States
Species in the Romanschulzia genus
Romanschulzia costaricensis,
Romanschulzia guerrerensis,
Romanschulzia alpina,
Romanschulzia apetala,
Romanschulzia elata,
Romanschulzia arabiformis,
Romanschulzia guatemalensis,
Romanschulzia mexicana,
Romanschulzia orizabae,
Romanschulzia subclavata,
Romanschulzia rzedowskii,
Romanschulzia meyeri,
Romanschulzia correllii,
Romanschulzia schistacea,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,