Status:
valid
Authors:
A.G.Mill., M.Short & D.A.Sutton
Source:
ksu
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 40: 28 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495435
Common Names
- Schweinfurthia imbricata
- Imbricate Schweinfurthia
- Imbricata Schweinfurthia
Description
Schweinfurthia imbricata (also called Imbricate Schweinfurthia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It grows in moist and wet soils, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Schweinfurthia imbricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schweinfurthia imbricata is a white or yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schweinfurthia imbricata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade but will not flower as profusely. It can be grown in containers and can be pruned back after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms.
Where to Find Schweinfurthia imbricata
Schweinfurthia imbricata is native to South America and can be found in wet montane forests.
Schweinfurthia imbricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schweinfurthia imbricata?
Schweinfurthia imbricata
What is the family of Schweinfurthia imbricata?
Scrophulariaceae
What is the habitat of Schweinfurthia imbricata?
Woodlands, grasslands, and rocky slopes
Species in the Schweinfurthia genus
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
M. Short: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Short' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:900915-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].