Status:
valid
Authors:
Hallier f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 10: 345 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001038580
Common Names
- Schuurmansiella angustifolia
- Narrow-leaved Schuurmansiella
- Narrow-leaved Moss
Uses & Benefits
Schuurmansiella angustifolia is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schuurmansiella angustifolia has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schuurmansiella angustifolia is a small shrub that is best cultivated in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Schuurmansiella angustifolia
Schuurmansiella angustifolia is found in the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and parts of Africa.
Species in the Schuurmansiella genus
Species in the Ochnaceae family