Phthirusa schneeana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schneeana
ID:
469310
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Ferrari
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Fl. Venez. 4(2): 70 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468642
Common Names
- Schneeana Phthirusa
- Phthirusa schneeana
- Schneeana Leafhopper
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phthirusa schneeana (also called Schnee's phthirusa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to southern Africa. It has a dense, rounded crown and its leaves are simple and alternate. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are small and black. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Phthirusa schneeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak. The plant has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to stabilize soils in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phthirusa schneeana has small, yellow flowers with a red-brown lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and white.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phthirusa schneeana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Phthirusa schneeana
Phthirusa schneeana is native to South America.
Phthirusa schneeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phthirusa schneeana?
Phthirusa schneeana
What is the common name of Phthirusa schneeana?
Schneeana Phthirusa
What is the natural habitat of Phthirusa schneeana?
Dry grasslands and scrublands
Species in the Phthirusa genus
Phthirusa murcae, Phthirusa nitens, Phthirusa pedicularis, Phthirusa lobaterae, Phthirusa schneeana, Phthirusa verruculosa, Phthirusa subcorymbosa, Phthirusa steyermarkiana, Phthirusa stenophylla, Phthirusa clandestina, Phthirusa delicatula, Phthirusa angulata, Phthirusa guyanensis, Phthirusa elliptica, Phthirusa janeirensis, Phthirusa exilis, Phthirusa inorna, Phthirusa macrophylla, Phthirusa hutchisonii, Phthirusa rhynchophylla, Phthirusa phaeoclados, Phthirusa monetaria, Phthirusa angulata,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2536529: Based on the initial data import
G. Ferrari: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Ferrari' in the authors string.