Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
1591174

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Samp.) Z.Díaz

Source:

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iber. 11: 85 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000047625



Common Names

  • Elegant Schenkia
  • Elegant Schenkia
  • Elegant Schenkia


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Description

Schenkia elegans (also called Elegant Schenkia, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small yellow flowers. It is native to North America and is found in moist meadows, open woods, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Schenkia elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cold, cough, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schenkia elegans has white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schenkia elegans is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several clumps and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Schenkia elegans

Schenkia elegans is native to the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.

Schenkia elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schenkia elegans?

Schenkia elegans

What is the common name of Schenkia elegans?

Elegant Schenkia

What is the natural habitat of Schenkia elegans?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77118932-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.