Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Species:
huberi
ID:
1026125

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benítez

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 77: 412, figs. 1, 2. 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001025463



Common Names

  • Schwenckia huberi
  • Huber's Schwenckia
  • Huber Schwenckia


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Description

Schwenckia huberi (also called Huber's Schwenckia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody base and grows up to 1.2 m in height. 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

Schwenckia huberi 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

Schwenckia huberi has white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Where to Find Schwenckia huberi

Schwenckia huberi can be found in Central America and South America.

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Carmen E. Benítez de Rojas (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benítez' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import