Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fragrans
ID:
307175

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 36(1): 19 (1991).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306507

Common Names

  • Fragrant Schiedeella
  • Fragrant Schiedeella
  • Fragrant Schiedeella

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Description

Schiedeella fragrans (also called Fragrant Schiedeella, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to Central America. It has fragrant white flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It is found in Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Uses & Benefits

Schiedeella fragrans is used as a medicinal plant and for weaving baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schiedeella fragrans is small, white and star-shaped. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schiedeella fragrans is cultivated in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Schiedeella fragrans

Schiedeella fragrans is native to Mexico.

Schiedeella fragrans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schiedeella fragrans?

Schiedeella fragrans

Where is Schiedeella fragrans found?

Mexico

What is the growth habit of Schiedeella fragrans?

It is a perennial herb with a woody base

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-187804: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.