Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
1262615

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
tro

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Neue Entdeck. Pflanzenk. 2: 167 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261953



Common Names

  • Fruticose Schweiggeria
  • Schweiggeria fruticosa
  • Fruticose Schweigger


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Description

Schweiggeria fruticosa (also called shrubby schweiggeria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Mexico. It is a shrub growing to 2 m tall, with a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem bearing a few leaves and a few flowers. The flowers are pink, with four petals.

Uses & Benefits

Schweiggeria fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schweiggeria fruticosa has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schweiggeria fruticosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. For division, divide the plant in early spring or late summer and replant the divisions in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.

Where to Find Schweiggeria fruticosa

Schweiggeria fruticosa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Schweiggeria fruticosa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Schweiggeria fruticosa?

Schweiggeria fruticosa is found in tropical rainforests in South America.

What are the characteristics of Schweiggeria fruticosa?

Schweiggeria fruticosa is a small shrub with bright green, glossy leaves and small white flowers.

How can Schweiggeria fruticosa be propagated?

Schweiggeria fruticosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Species in the Schweiggeria genus

Species in the Violaceae family

Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,