Schiedeella violacea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
violacea
ID:
307212
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Rich. & Galeotti) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 28: 358 (1980 publ. 1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306544
Common Names
- Violet Schiedeella
- Violet Schiedeella
- Violet Schiedeella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Spiranthes violacea A.Rich. & Galeotti [unknown]
- Spiranthes llaveana violacea (A.Rich. & Galeotti) Ames & Correll [unknown]
- Cyclopogon violaceus Schltr. [unknown]
Description
Schiedeella violacea (also called Violet 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 violacea is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schiedeella violacea is small, white and star-shaped. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schiedeella violacea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but reduce watering in winter. Fertilize once a year with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Schiedeella violacea
Schiedeella violacea can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Schiedeella violacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schiedeella violacea?
Schiedeella violacea
Where is Schiedeella violacea found?
Mexico
What is the growth habit of Schiedeella violacea?
It is a perennial herb with a woody base
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-187839: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.