Schiedeella esquintlensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
esquintlensis
ID:
915112
Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach., Rutk. & Mytnik
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 27: 317 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914447
Common Names
- Schiedeella esquintlensis
- Esquintla Schiedeella
- Esquintla Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schiedeella esquintlensis (also called Esquintla Schiedeella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Schiedeella esquintlensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schiedeella esquintlensis has small, pink flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have bright green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schiedeella esquintlensis is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden.
Where to Find Schiedeella esquintlensis
Schiedeella esquintlensis is native to Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Species in the Schiedeella genus
Schiedeella albovaginata, Schiedeella amesiana, Schiedeella crenulata, Schiedeella dendroneura, Schiedeella dressleri, Schiedeella faucisanguinea, Schiedeella fragrans, Schiedeella nagelii, Schiedeella pandurata, Schiedeella romeroana, Schiedeella saltensis, Schiedeella schlechteriana, Schiedeella trilineata, Schiedeella violacea, Schiedeella arizonica, Schiedeella tamayoana, Schiedeella williamsiana, Schiedeella esquintlensis, Schiedeella jean-mulleri, Schiedeella affinis,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-459425: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Piotr Rutkowski (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rutk.' in the authors string.
Joanna Mytnik-Ejsmont (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mytnik' in the authors string.