Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
schlechteriana
ID:
307200

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach. & Sheviak

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 92(869): 11 (1990).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306532

Common Names

  • Schlechteriana Schiedeella
  • Schlechteriana Schiedeella
  • Schlechteriana Schiedeella

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Description

Schiedeella schlechteriana (also called Schlechter'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 schlechteriana is used as a medicinal plant and for weaving baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

Where to Find Schiedeella schlechteriana

Schiedeella schlechteriana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Schiedeella schlechteriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schiedeella schlechteriana?

Schiedeella schlechteriana

Where is Schiedeella schlechteriana found?

Mexico

What is the growth habit of Schiedeella schlechteriana?

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-187828: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Charles John Sheviak (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sheviak' in the authors string.