Schmidtottia stricta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stricta
ID:
307615
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Növenyrendsz. Novényföldr. Tansz., Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyet. Budapest 5: 38 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306947
Common Names
- Schmidtottia stricta
- Stricta
- Schmidtottia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schmidtottia stricta (also called Strict Schmidtottia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub, with small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas, and is often planted as an ornamental.
Uses & Benefits
Schmidtottia stricta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and to treat various ailments such as headaches, fever, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white flowers with yellow centers. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Small, oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schmidtottia stricta is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows to 1 meter in height and has small, white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Schmidtottia stricta
Schmidtottia stricta can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Schmidtottia stricta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schmidtottia stricta?
Schmidtottia stricta
What is the common name of Schmidtottia stricta?
Strict Schmidtottia
What is the natural habitat of Schmidtottia stricta?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-188236: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.