Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
zeyheri
ID:
307530

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 19: 78 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306862



Common Names

  • Schizochilus zeyheri
  • Zeyheri Schizochilus
  • Zeyheri Palm


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Synonyms

  • Platanthera zeyheri Schltr. [unknown]
  • Schizochilus bolusii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Schizochilus caffrus Schltr. [unknown]
  • Schizochilus clavatus Schltr. [unknown]
  • Schizochilus grandiflorus Schltr. [unknown]
  • Schizochilus grandiflorus crenulatus Schltr. [unknown]
  • Schizochilus huttonae Schltr. [unknown]
  • Schizochilus rehmannii Rolfe [unknown]
  • Schizochilus rudatisii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Schizochilus sandersonii Harv. ex Rolfe [unknown]
  • Schizochilus strictus Rolfe [unknown]
  • Schizochilus trilobus Rolfe [unknown]
  • Schizochilus woodii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Brachycorythis zeyheri Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Gymnadenia zeyheri Kraenzl. [unknown]

Description

Schizochilus zeyheri (also called African Iris, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.6 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers with yellow and purple markings.

Uses & Benefits

Schizochilus zeyheri has been used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It has also been used as a food source, as a dye, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schizochilus zeyheri is a white to yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with a short tube and five spreading lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizochilus zeyheri is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by division of the rootball.

Where to Find Schizochilus zeyheri

Schizochilus zeyheri can be found in tropical Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo.

Schizochilus zeyheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schizochilus zeyheri?

Schizochilus zeyheri

What is the common name of Schizochilus zeyheri?

Zeyher's Schizochilus

What is the natural habitat of Schizochilus zeyheri?

Tropical rainforests

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,

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