Schlimia jennyana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jennyana
ID:
307585
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lückel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 41: 68 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306917
Common Names
- Schlimia jennyana
- Jennyana Schlimia
- Jennyana Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schlimia jennyana (also called Jenny Schlimia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to tropical South America and is found in rainforests and other moist habitats. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Schlimia jennyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schlimia jennyana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schlimia jennyana is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America. 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 Schlimia jennyana
Schlimia jennyana can be found in tropical Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo.
Schlimia jennyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schlimia jennyana?
Schlimia jennyana
What is the common name of Schlimia jennyana?
Jennyana Schlimia
What is the natural habitat of Schlimia jennyana?
It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Schlimia genus
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-188207: Based on the initial data import
Emil Lückel (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lückel' in the authors string.