Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
violacea
ID:
780418

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 445 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779751



Common Names

  • Schlegelia violacea
  • Violet Schlegelia
  • Violacea Schlegelia


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Description

Schlegelia violacea (also called Violet Schlegelia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Schlegelia violacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schlegelia violacea is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schlegelia violacea is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It is best to water it regularly and fertilize it every few months.

Where to Find Schlegelia violacea

Schlegelia violacea is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and along stream banks.

Schlegelia violacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schlegelia violacea?

Schlegelia violacea

What is the common name of Schlegelia violacea?

Violacea

What is the family of Schlegelia violacea?

Acanthaceae

Species in the Schlegeliaceae family

Exarata chocoensis, Gibsoniothamnus ficticius, Gibsoniothamnus alatus, Gibsoniothamnus allenii, Gibsoniothamnus cornutus, Gibsoniothamnus epiphyticus, Gibsoniothamnus grandiflorus, Gibsoniothamnus latidentatus, Gibsoniothamnus mirificus, Gibsoniothamnus parvifolius, Gibsoniothamnus stellatus, Gibsoniothamnus truncatus, Gibsoniothamnus versicolor, Schlegelia brachyantha, Schlegelia aurea, Schlegelia axillaris, Schlegelia chocoensis, Schlegelia darienensis, Schlegelia dressleri, Schlegelia fastigiata, Schlegelia fuscata, Schlegelia sulphurea, Schlegelia spruceana, Schlegelia scandens, Schlegelia roseiflora, Schlegelia parviflora, Schlegelia parasitica, Schlegelia paraensis, Schlegelia pandurata, Schlegelia violacea, Schlegelia monachinoi, Schlegelia nicaraguensis, Schlegelia macrocarpa, Schlegelia macrophylla, Schlegelia hirsuta, Schlegelia cauliflora, Schlegelia elongata, Synapsis ilicifolia,

References

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110623-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.