Schizanthus coccineus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coccineus
ID:
1026029
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Phil.) J.M.Watson
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Pl. Altoandinas Fl. Silv. Chile (Hoffman et al.) 140. 1998.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001025367
Common Names
- Schizanthus coccineus
- Scarlet Schizanthus
- Scarlet Butterfly Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schizanthus coccineus (also called Scarlet Schizanthus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Chile. It grows up to 0.3 m in height and has a woody base. It prefers to grow in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Uses & Benefits
Schizanthus coccineus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schizanthus coccineus 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 coccineus 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 coccineus
Schizanthus coccineus is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Species in the Schizanthus genus
Species in the Solanaceae family
References
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
John Michael Watson (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Watson' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import