Schiedea helleri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helleri
ID:
439031
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sherff
Source:
cmp
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 30: 607 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438363
Common Names
- Schiedea Helleri
- Heller's Schiedea
- Hawaiian Schiedea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schiedea helleri (also called 'Heller's Schiedea', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to Hawaii, and is found in dry and rocky habitats such as mountains and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Schiedea helleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin conditions and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Schiedea helleri are small and white in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schiedea helleri is a perennial that prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced 1-2 feet apart.
Where to Find Schiedea helleri
Schiedea helleri can be found in Hawaii.
Schiedea helleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schiedea helleri?
Schiedea helleri
What is the natural habitat of Schiedea helleri?
Dry shrublands of Hawaii
What are the common names of Schiedea helleri?
Hawaiian Schiedea, Heller's Schiedea
Species in the Schiedea genus
Schiedea stellarioides, Schiedea amplexicaulis, Schiedea implexa, Schiedea helleri, Schiedea apokremnos, Schiedea diffusa, Schiedea hawaiiensis, Schiedea hookeri, Schiedea kealiae, Schiedea ligustrina, Schiedea lychnoides, Schiedea lydgatei, Schiedea mannii, Schiedea membranacea, Schiedea menziesii, Schiedea remyi, Schiedea salicaria, Schiedea verticillata, Schiedea attenuata,
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2485107: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.