Schmidtottia neglecta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neglecta
ID:
337083
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Borhidi) Borhidi
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 44: 59 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336415
Common Names
- Schmidtottia neglecta
- Neglecta
- Schmidtottia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Schmidtottia shaferi neglecta Borhidi [valid]
Description
Schmidtottia neglecta (also called Neglected Schmidtottia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical rainforests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Schmidtottia neglecta is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schmidtottia neglecta is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schmidtottia neglecta is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Once seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Schmidtottia neglecta
Schmidtottia neglecta can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Schmidtottia neglecta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schmidtottia neglecta?
Schmidtottia neglecta
What is the common name of Schmidtottia neglecta?
Neglected Schmidtottia
What is the natural habitat of Schmidtottia neglecta?
Tropical rainforests
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
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20007636-1: Based on the initial data import