Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alata
ID:
1040338

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ducke) Wunderlin

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron2010-49: 3 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039676



Common Names

  • Schnella alata
  • Winged Schnella
  • Alata Schnella


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Description

Schnella alata (also called Winged Schnella, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to Brazil. It has a clumping habit with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Schnella alata is a species of tree fern native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schnella alata is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schnella alata is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It grows best in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Schnella alata

Schnella alata is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Species in the Schnella genus

Schnella glabra, Schnella herrerae, Schnella hymenaeifolia, Schnella microstachya, Schnella stenoloba, Schnella smilacina, Schnella umbriana, Schnella macrostachya, Schnella lilacina, Schnella maximiliani, Schnella poiteauana, Schnella trichosepala, Schnella alata, Schnella altiscandens, Schnella anamesa, Schnella angulosa, Schnella carvalhoi, Schnella confertiflora, Schnella cupreonitens, Schnella erythrantha, Schnella grazielae, Schnella guianensis, Schnella klugii, Schnella kunthiana, Schnella longiseta, Schnella outimouta, Schnella platycalyx, Schnella porphyrotricha, Schnella pterocalyx, Schnella reflexa, Schnella riedeliana, Schnella siqueirae, Schnella sprucei, Schnella surinamensis, Schnella uleana, Schnella vestita, Schnella bahiachalensis, Schnella accrescens, Schnella guentheri, Schnella hirsutissima, Schnella scala-simiae, Schnella vulpina, Schnella splendens, Schnella flexuosa, Schnella excisa, Schnella obovata, Schnella rutilans,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Richard P. Wunderlin (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wunderlin' in the authors string.
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.