Schizanthus alpestris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpestris
ID:
1026022
Status:
valid
Authors:
Poepp.
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Not. Natur-Heilk. 23(19): 291. 1829
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001025360
Common Names
- Schizanthus alpestris
- Alpine Schizanthus
- Mountain Schizanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schizanthus alpestris (also called Alpine Schizanthus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Chile and Argentina. It has small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in dry, open habitats, such as deserts and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Schizanthus alpestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schizanthus alpestris is a white to pale yellow, five-petaled flower. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Schizanthus alpestris can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should take root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Schizanthus alpestris
Schizanthus alpestris can be found in the mountains of Central and South America, from Mexico to Peru.
Species in the Schizanthus genus
Species in the Solanaceae family
References
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import