Schizoglossum viridulum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridulum
ID:
1103925
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28: 455 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103263
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Schizoglossum viridulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schizoglossum viridulum is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Schizoglossum viridulum is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is hardy in USDA Zones 8-10 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the clumps should be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Schizoglossum viridulum
Schizoglossum viridulum is native to India and can be found in areas of the Western Ghats.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2605439: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.