Huernia schneideriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schneideriana
ID:
722432
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Berger
Source:
ksu
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Monatsschr. Kakteenk. 23: 177 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721765
Common Names
- Schneider's Huernia
- Huernia schneideriana
- Schneider's Caralluma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Huernia schneideriana (also called Schneider's Huernia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded crown. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It grows up to 8 m tall and has obovate leaves that are 6-15 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Huernia schneideriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Huernia schneideriana is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, lance-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Huernia schneideriana is an evergreen shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is propagated by seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Huernia schneideriana
Huernia schneideriana is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Huernia schneideriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huernia schneideriana?
Huernia schneideriana
What is the common name of Huernia schneideriana?
Schneider's Huernia
What is the natural habitat of Huernia schneideriana?
It is native to South Africa and Namibia
Species in the Huernia genus
Huernia blyderiverensis, Huernia calosticta, Huernia lopanthera, Huernia schneideriana, Huernia archeri, Huernia aspera, Huernia boleana, Huernia engleri, Huernia erectiloba, Huernia erinacea, Huernia formosa, Huernia hadhramautica, Huernia hislopii, Huernia hystrix, Huernia keniensis, Huernia khalidbinsultanii, Huernia laevis, Huernia leachii, Huernia lenewtonii, Huernia lodarensis, Huernia macrocarpa, Huernia marnieriana, Huernia mccoyi, Huernia nigeriana, Huernia occulta, Huernia oculata, Huernia pillansii, Huernia plowesii, Huernia recondita, Huernia rosea, Huernia rubra, Huernia similis, Huernia somalica, Huernia urceolata, Huernia verekeri, Huernia volkartii, Huernia witzenbergensis, Huernia zebrina, Huernia humpatana, Huernia barbata, Huernia transvaalensis, Huernia distincta, Huernia humilis, Huernia reticulata, Huernia thureti, Huernia loeseneriana, Huernia stapelioides, Huernia concinna, Huernia kirkii, Huernia longituba,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
IPNI record: 98311-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001220458
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-50004573: Originally associated with wfo-0001220458
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-50004573: Originally associated with wfo-0001220458
Alwin Berger (1871-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Berger' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:98311-1: Based on the initial data import