Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
schlechteri
ID:
206347

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) de Wit

Source:
ildis

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia3: 421 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205676

Common Names

  • Gigasiphon schlechteri
  • Schlechter's Gigasiphon
  • Schlechter's Wild Tamarind

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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia ampla schlechteri (Harms) K.Larsen & Sunarno [valid]
  • Bauhinia schlechteri Harms [valid]

Description

Gigasiphon schlechteri (also called Schlechter's Giant-siphon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands at elevations of 500 to 1,000 m. It has yellowish-green stems and leaves, and bears yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gigasiphon schlechteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gigasiphon schlechteri has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, narrow seedpod. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gigasiphon schlechteri is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to tropical Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Gigasiphon schlechteri

Gigasiphon schlechteri is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Gigasiphon schlechteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gigasiphon schlechteri?

Gigasiphon schlechteri

What is the common name of Gigasiphon schlechteri?

Gigasiphon

What is the family of Gigasiphon schlechteri?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Hendrik de Wit (1909-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Wit' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:496530-1: Based on the initial data import