Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Species:
lateriflora
ID:
1026129

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Carvalho

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Loefgrenia 37: 2. 1969

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001025467



Common Names

  • Schwenckia lateriflora
  • Side-Flowered Schwenckia
  • Lateral Schwenckia


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Description

Schwenckia lateriflora (also called Later-Flowering Schwenckia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands, at altitudes between 0 and 1,500 m. It has a creeping habit and produces small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Schwenckia lateriflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Where to Find Schwenckia lateriflora

Schwenckia lateriflora is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and Peru.

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Lucia d'Avila Freire de Carvalho (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carvalho' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import