Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
splendens
ID:
166896

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)2: 97 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166225



Common Names

  • Splendid Schnella
  • Brazilian Senna
  • Brazilian Ironwood


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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia guianensis splendens (Kunth) Amshoff [unknown]
  • Bauhinia splendens Kunth [unknown]
  • Bauhinia chrysophylla Vogel [unknown]
  • Bauhinia splendens latifolia Benth. [unknown]
  • Hymenaea chrysophylla Willd. ex Vogel [unknown]
  • Phanera splendens (Kunth) Vaz [unknown]
  • Binaria splendens (Kunth) A.Schmitz [unknown]
  • Schnella guianensis splendens (Kunth) R.Bernal & Celis [unknown]
  • Binaria splendens latifolia (Benth.) A.Schmitz [unknown]

Description

Schnella splendens (also called Splendid Schnella, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Schnella splendens is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schnella splendens is a small, yellowish-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed, and the seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schnella splendens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Schnella splendens

Schnella splendens is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes mountain range.

Schnella splendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schnella splendens?

Schnella splendens

What is the natural habitat of Schnella splendens?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the average height of Schnella splendens?

Up to 8 meters

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