Schindleria racemosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
racemosa
ID:
1092288
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Britton ex Rusby) H.Walter
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 85: 24 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091626
Common Names
- Schindleria racemosa
- Racemosa Schindleria
- Schindleria Racemosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schindleria racemosa (also called Racemose Schindleria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Schindleria racemosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schindleria racemosa is a white, five-petaled flower. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schindleria racemosa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny spot.
Where to Find Schindleria racemosa
Schindleria racemosa is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found growing in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.
Species in the Schindleria genus
Species in the Petiveriaceae family
Gallesia integrifolia, Hilleria latifolia, Hilleria secunda, Hilleria longifolia, Ledenbergia seguierioides, Ledenbergia peruviana, Ledenbergia macrantha, Monococcus echinophorus, Petiveria alliacea, Rivina humilis, Schindleria rosea, Schindleria densiflora, Schindleria tomentosa, Schindleria racemosa, Schindleria rosea-aenia, Schindleria rosea-aenea, Seguieria aculeata, Seguieria americana, Seguieria macrophylla, Seguieria langsdorffii, Seguieria paraguayensis, Seguieria brevithyrsa, Trichostigma polyandrum, Trichostigma octandrum, Trichostigma peruvianum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-24800220: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Hans Paul Heinrich Walter (1882-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Walter' in the authors string.