Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nagelii
ID:
307187

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.O.Williams) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 28: 357 (1980 publ. 1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306519

Common Names

  • Nagel's Schiedeella
  • Nagel's Schiedeella
  • Nagel's Schiedeella

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Synonyms

  • Spiranthes nagelii L.O.Williams [unknown]

Description

Schiedeella nagelii (also called Nagel's 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 nagelii is used as a medicinal plant and for weaving baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

Where to Find Schiedeella nagelii

Schiedeella nagelii is native to Mexico.

Schiedeella nagelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schiedeella nagelii?

Schiedeella nagelii

Where is Schiedeella nagelii found?

Mexico

What is the growth habit of Schiedeella nagelii?

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-187816: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.