Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
latifolia
ID:
495809

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
ksu

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 24: t. 2362 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495141



Common Names

  • Latifolia Schweinfurthia
  • Schweinfurthia of Latifolia
  • Schweinfurthia Latifolia


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Description

Schweinfurthia latifolia (also called 'Broad-leaved Schweinfurthia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It has large, glossy leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Schweinfurthia latifolia has non-medical uses such as ornamental purposes, as well as providing food for hummingbirds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach pain, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schweinfurthia latifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schweinfurthia latifolia is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape.

Where to Find Schweinfurthia latifolia

Schweinfurthia latifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the country.

Schweinfurthia latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schweinfurthia latifolia?

Schweinfurthia latifolia

What is the family of Schweinfurthia latifolia?

Scrophulariaceae

Where is Schweinfurthia latifolia native to?

Tropical Africa

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808968-1: 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].