Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
spinosa
ID:
495811

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.G.Mill., M.Short & D.A.Sutton

Source:
ksu

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 40: 37 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495143



Common Names

  • Spinosa Schweinfurthia
  • Schweinfurthia of Spinosa
  • Schweinfurthia Spinosa


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Description

Schweinfurthia spinosa (also called Spiny 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, spiny leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, growing in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Schweinfurthia spinosa 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 spinosa 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 spinosa 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 spinosa

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

Schweinfurthia spinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schweinfurthia spinosa?

Schweinfurthia spinosa

What is the family of Schweinfurthia spinosa?

Scrophulariaceae

Where is Schweinfurthia spinosa 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

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:900916-1: 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].