Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
schinzianus
ID:
817742

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Markgr.) Thulin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 127: 173 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817076



Common Names

  • Namacodon Schinzianus
  • Schinzianus Namacodon
  • Namacodon Orchid


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Description

Namacodon schinzianus (also called Schinzian Namacodon, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub native to South Africa. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 3 m tall. Its leaves are bright green, alternate, and lance-shaped. It is found in open forests and woodlands, often in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Namacodon schinzianus is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Namacodon schinzianus is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Namacodon schinzianus is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Namacodon schinzianus

Namacodon schinzianus is native to South Africa.

Namacodon schinzianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Namacodon schinzianus?

Namacodon schinzianus

What is the common name of Namacodon schinzianus?

Schinzian Namacodon

Where is Namacodon schinzianus found?

South Africa

Species in the Namacodon genus

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-354935: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.