Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
papilionacea
ID:
1138009

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Boiss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 4: 387 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001137347



Common Names

  • Schweinfurthia
  • Butterfly Schweinfurthia
  • Papilionacea Schweinfurthia


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Description

Schweinfurthia papilionacea (also called Butterfly Schweinfurthia, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with opposite leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Schweinfurthia papilionacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a tonic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schweinfurthia papilionacea is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schweinfurthia papilionacea is a low-growing perennial plant that is native to Central and South America. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and conditions. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but the seeds must be stratified before planting.

Where to Find Schweinfurthia papilionacea

Schweinfurthia papilionacea is native to eastern North America. It can be found in moist, open areas, such as meadows, marshes, and woodlands.

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808969-1: 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].