Schmidtottia cucullata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cucullata
ID:
307595
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi & Bisse
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 26: 271 (1980 publ. 1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306927
Common Names
- Schmidtottia cucullata
- Cucullata Schmidtottia
- Cucullata Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schmidtottia cucullata (also called Hooded Schmidtottia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to tropical South America and is found in rainforests and other moist habitats. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Schmidtottia cucullata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schmidtottia cucullata is a white to yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with a short tube and five spreading lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem and small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schmidtottia cucullata is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by division of the rootball.
Where to Find Schmidtottia cucullata
Schmidtottia cucullata can be found in Central and South America, including Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Peru.
Schmidtottia cucullata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schmidtottia cucullata?
Schmidtottia cucullata
What is the common name of Schmidtottia cucullata?
Cucullate Schmidtottia
What is the natural habitat of Schmidtottia cucullata?
It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Schmidtottia genus
Schmidtottia corymbosa, Schmidtottia cubensis, Schmidtottia cucullata, Schmidtottia elliptica, Schmidtottia involucrata, Schmidtottia marmorata, Schmidtottia monantha, Schmidtottia monticola, Schmidtottia multiflora, Schmidtottia nitens, Schmidtottia parvifolia, Schmidtottia scabra, Schmidtottia sessilifolia, Schmidtottia shaferi, Schmidtottia stricta, Schmidtottia uliginosa, Schmidtottia neglecta,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-188217: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Johannes Bisse (1935-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bisse' in the authors string.