Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pedicellata
ID:
495810

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.Anderson) Balf.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh 31: 201 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495142



Common Names

  • Pedicellata Schweinfurthia
  • Schweinfurthia of Pedicellata
  • Schweinfurthia Pedicellata


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Description

Schweinfurthia pedicellata (also called Pedicellate Schweinfurthia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central America. It is a small, evergreen shrub, growing up to 1 m tall and has a rosette of leathery, green leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, growing in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Schweinfurthia pedicellata 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

The flower of Schweinfurthia pedicellata is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schweinfurthia pedicellata 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 pedicellata

Schweinfurthia pedicellata is native to South America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the region.

Schweinfurthia pedicellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schweinfurthia pedicellata?

Schweinfurthia pedicellata

What is the family of Schweinfurthia pedicellata?

Scrophulariaceae

Where is Schweinfurthia pedicellata 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

Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Anderson (1832-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Anderson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808970-1: 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].