Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Species:
tricolor
ID:
1026076

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grau & E.Gronbach

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 20: 143 (1984).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001025414



Common Names

  • Schizanthus tricolor
  • Tricolour Schizanthus
  • Tricolour Butterfly Flower


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Description

Schizanthus tricolor (also called Tricolor 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 tricolor is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and flower beds. It is known for its bright colors and long-lasting blooms. It is also used as a cut flower in floral arrangements. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate a range of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Schizanthus tricolor flower is a small, pink, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizanthus tricolor is an annual plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in early spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Schizanthus tricolor

Schizanthus tricolor is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Jürke Grau (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grau' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import