Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
merkelii
ID:
1175867

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hornsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 1(2): 29. 1 f. 4 1840

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175205



Common Names

  • Schlotheimia merkelii
  • Merkel's Schlotheimia
  • Schlotheimia


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Description

Schlotheimia merkelii (also called Merkel's Schlotheimia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm tall, with ovate to lanceolate leaves and white flowers with yellow throats. It is native to Madagascar and is found in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Schlotheimia merkelii has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schlotheimia merkelii is small, white, and has five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schlotheimia merkelii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Schlotheimia merkelii

Schlotheimia merkelii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Species in the Schlotheimia genus

Schlotheimia affinis, Schlotheimia angulosa, Schlotheimia angustata, Schlotheimia appressifolia, Schlotheimia appunii, Schlotheimia araucarieti, Schlotheimia argentinica, Schlotheimia asperrima, Schlotheimia atlantica, Schlotheimia badiella, Schlotheimia balfourii, Schlotheimia boiviniana, Schlotheimia brachyphylla, Schlotheimia breviseta, Schlotheimia brownii, Schlotheimia calomitria, Schlotheimia campbelliana, Schlotheimia campylopus, Schlotheimia capillaris, Schlotheimia capillidens, Schlotheimia chamissonis, Schlotheimia clavata, Schlotheimia conica, Schlotheimia densifolia, Schlotheimia dichotoma, Schlotheimia elata, Schlotheimia emarginato-pilosa, Schlotheimia excorrugata, Schlotheimia ferruginea, Schlotheimia fornicata, Schlotheimia funiformis, Schlotheimia fuscoviridis, Schlotheimia gauthieri, Schlotheimia glauca, Schlotheimia glaziovii, Schlotheimia gracilescens, Schlotheimia gracilis, Schlotheimia grammocarpa, Schlotheimia grandi-areolata, Schlotheimia henscheniana, Schlotheimia jamesonii, Schlotheimia juliformis, Schlotheimia kegeliana, Schlotheimia knightii, Schlotheimia krausei, Schlotheimia lancifolia, Schlotheimia lasiomitria, Schlotheimia linearifolia, Schlotheimia lindmanii, Schlotheimia longicaulis,

Species in the Orthotrichaceae family

Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,

References

Christian Friedrich Hornschuch (1793-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornsch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35149548: Based on data supplied by Bryonames