Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
imbricata
ID:
496103

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


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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.

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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 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

Anthony G. Miller (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.G.Mill.' in the authors string.
David A. Sutton (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Sutton' in the authors string.
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].