Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sandwith) Trethowan & R.Clark
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa204: 248 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342275
Common Names
- Schnella scala-simiae
- Monkey-ladder Schnella
- Monkey-ladder Schnella
Description
Schnella scala-simiae (also called the Monkey-ladder Schnella, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Schnella scala-simiae is used as an ornamental plant, as it has showy white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schnella scala-simiae has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schnella scala-simiae is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions can be made in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Schnella scala-simiae
Schnella scala-simiae can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.
Schnella scala-simiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schnella scala-simiae?
Schnella scala-simiae
What is the common name of Schnella scala-simiae?
No common name
What is the native range of Schnella scala-simiae?
Central and South America
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
Liam A. Trethowan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trethowan' in the authors string.