Schwartzia petersonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petersonii
ID:
1323780
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gir.-Cañas
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Bibliot. Jose Geronimo Triana 22: 135 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336234
Common Names
- Schwartzia petersonii
- Peterson's Schwartzia
- Peterson's Schwartzia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schwartzia petersonii (also called Peterson's Schwartzia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Peru and grows in tropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Schwartzia petersonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schwartzia petersonii has small, white flowers with yellowish-green veins and a yellowish-green lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schwartzia petersonii is a tropical perennial plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It should be grown in a location that receives partial sun to full shade. It can be propagated by stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm location until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Schwartzia petersonii
Schwartzia petersonii is native to Costa Rica and can be found in the rainforests of the Caribbean lowlands.
Schwartzia petersonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schwartzia petersonii?
Schwartzia petersonii
What is the family of Schwartzia petersonii?
Marantaceae
Where is Schwartzia petersonii found?
Costa Rica
Species in the Schwartzia genus
Schwartzia chocoensis, Schwartzia brasiliensis, Schwartzia antioquensis, Schwartzia andina, Schwartzia costaricensis, Schwartzia weddelliana, Schwartzia spiciflora, Schwartzia renvoizei, Schwartzia parrae, Schwartzia magnifica, Schwartzia lozaniana, Schwartzia adamantium, Schwartzia geniculatiflora, Schwartzia jucuensis, Schwartzia pterosara, Schwartzia brenesii, Schwartzia jimenezii, Schwartzia diaz-piedrahitae, Schwartzia tarrazuensis, Schwartzia petersonii,
Species in the Marcgraviaceae family
Marcgravia hartii, Marcgravia elegans, Marcgravia fosbergiana, Marcgravia eichleriana, Marcgravia evenia, Marcgravia domingensis, Marcgravia coriacea, Marcgravia caudata, Marcgravia brachysepala, Marcgravia sororopaniana, Marcgravia tobagensis, Marcgravia stonei, Marcgravia serrae, Marcgravia schippii, Marcgravia rubra, Marcgravia roonii, Marcgravia rectiflora, Marcgravia purpurea, Marcgravia sprucei, Marcgravia trianae, Marcgravia maguirei, Marcgravia punctifolia, Marcgravia nubicola, Marcgravia nepenthoides, Marcgravia brownei, Marcgravia mexicana, Marcgravia pedunculosa, Marcgravia patellulifera, Marcgravia oligandra, Marcgravia crassicostata, Marcgravia crenata, Marcgravia dasyantha, Marcgravia macroscypha, Marcgravia myriostigma, Marcgravia neurophylla, Marcgravia oblongifolia, Marcgravia salicifolia, Marcgravia stenonectaria, Marcgravia subcaudata, Marcgravia weberbaueri, Marcgravia sintenisii, Marcgravia atropunctata, Marcgravia nervosa, Marcgravia pittieri, Marcgravia polyantha, Marcgravia longifolia, Marcgravia trinitatis, Marcgravia flagellaris, Marcgravia williamsii, Marcgravia gentlei,
References
Diego Giraldo-Cañas (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gir.-Cañas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77129853-1: Based on the initial data import