Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitata
ID:
307672

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 69 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307004



Common Names

  • Capitate Scholtzia
  • Scholtzia Capitata
  • Capitate Scholtzia Plant


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Description

Scholtzia capitata (also called 'Headed Scholtzia', among many other common names) is a shrub species native to South Africa. It has an erect stem with an inflorescence of up to 10 flowers. The flowers are white or yellowish-green and have a spur-like lip. This species grows in dry, open grasslands and is often found near rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Scholtzia capitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers attract bees and other pollinators, making it a great addition to any garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scholtzia capitata has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, round capsule containing small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scholtzia capitata is an evergreen, terrestrial orchid that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is suitable for growing in tropical and subtropical climates. Propagation is by division of the rhizome. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Scholtzia capitata

Scholtzia capitata can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.

Scholtzia capitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scholtzia capitata?

Scholtzia capitata

What is the common name of Scholtzia capitata?

Headed Scholtzia

Where is Scholtzia capitata native to?

Philippines

Species in the Scholtzia genus

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-188294: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.