Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Mey.
Source:
tro
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Comm. Pl. Afr. Austr. : 220 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102455
Common Names
- Hooked Schizoglossum
- Hooked Schizoglossum
- Hooked Schizoglossum
Description
Schizoglossum hamatum (also called Hooked Schizoglossum, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in open, dry areas.
Uses & Benefits
Schizoglossum hamatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schizoglossum hamatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schizoglossum hamatum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but prefers regular watering. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Schizoglossum hamatum
Schizoglossum hamatum can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Species in the Schizoglossum genus
Schizoglossum rubiginosum,
Schizoglossum graminifolium,
Schizoglossum amatolicum,
Schizoglossum angolense,
Schizoglossum atropurpureum,
Schizoglossum bidens,
Schizoglossum cordifolium,
Schizoglossum hamatum,
Schizoglossum aschersonianum,
Schizoglossum barbatum,
Schizoglossum elingue,
Schizoglossum flavum,
Schizoglossum linifolium,
Schizoglossum nitidum,
Schizoglossum quadridens,
Schizoglossum stenoglossum,
Schizoglossum viridulum,
Schizoglossum crassipes,
Schizoglossum garcianum,
Schizoglossum hilliardiae,
Schizoglossum ingomense,
Schizoglossum montanum,
Schizoglossum peglerae,
Schizoglossum singulare,
Schizoglossum abyssinicum,
Schizoglossum saccatum,
Schizoglossum austromontanum,
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,