Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
schultesii
ID:
526984

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(1): 40 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526316



Common Names

  • Schoenocephalium schultesii
  • Schultes's Schoenocephalium
  • Schultes's Windmills


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Description

Schoenocephalium schultesii (also called Schultes' schoenocephalium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a woody base and a rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Schoenocephalium schultesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schoenocephalium schultesii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenocephalium schultesii is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and prefers full sun.

Where to Find Schoenocephalium schultesii

Schoenocephalium schultesii is native to Mexico and can be found growing in moist, shady areas.

Schoenocephalium schultesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schoenocephalium schultesii?

Schoenocephalium schultesii

What is the common name of Schoenocephalium schultesii?

Schultes' windmill

What is the natural habitat of Schoenocephalium schultesii?

Deserts and dry areas

Species in the Rapateaceae family

Amphiphyllum rigidum, Cephalostemon affinis, Cephalostemon angustatus, Cephalostemon gracilis, Cephalostemon microglochin, Cephalostemon riedelianus, Duckea cyperaceoidea, Duckea flava, Duckea junciformis, Duckea squarrosa, Epidryos allenii, Epidryos guayanensis, Epidryos micrantherus, Epidryos matheusii, Guacamaya superba, Kunhardtia radiata, Kunhardtia rhodantha, Marahuacaea schomburgkii, Maschalocephalus dinklagei, Monotrema aemulans, Monotrema affine, Monotrema arthrophyllum, Monotrema bracteatum, Monotrema xyridoides, Phelpsiella ptericaulis, Potarophytum riparium, Rapatea angustifolia, Rapatea aracamuniana, Rapatea chimantensis, Rapatea circasiana, Rapatea elongata, Rapatea fanshawei, Rapatea linearis, Rapatea longipes, Rapatea membranacea, Rapatea muaju, Rapatea paludosa, Rapatea pycnocephala, Rapatea rugulosa, Rapatea saulensis, Rapatea scabra, Rapatea spectabilis, Rapatea spruceana, Rapatea steyermarkii, Rapatea ulei, Rapatea undulata, Rapatea xiphoides, Rapatea yapacana, Saxofridericia aculeata, Saxofridericia compressa,

References

Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:229802-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.