Schizomeria carrii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carrii
ID:
442255
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.C.Hopkins
Source:
ksu
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Blumea 46: 185 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441587
Common Names
- Schizomeria carrii
- Carri's Schizomeria
- Carri's Schizomeria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schizomeria carrii (also called Carrii, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and trifoliate leaves. It grows in moist areas, such as along streams and in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Schizomeria carrii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a drought-tolerant plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin problems, wounds, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schizomeria carrii is white with yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schizomeria carrii is a perennial that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The plants can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Schizomeria carrii
Schizomeria carrii is native to the Caribbean and Central America.
Schizomeria carrii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schizomeria carrii?
Schizomeria carrii
What is the common name of Schizomeria carrii?
Carri's schizomeria
What is the natural habitat of Schizomeria carrii?
It is found in moist forests and disturbed areas in the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador
Species in the Schizomeria genus
Species in the Cunoniaceae family
Ackama australiensis, Ackama nubicola, Ackama paniculosa, Ackama rosifolia, Acrophyllum australe, Acrophyllum venosum, Aistopetalum multiflorum, Aistopetalum viticoides, Anodopetalum biglandulosum, Bauera capitata, Bauera rubioides, Bauera sessiliflora, Caldcluvia paniculata, Callicoma serratifolia, Ceratopetalum apetalum, Ceratopetalum corymbosum, Ceratopetalum gummiferum, Ceratopetalum hylandii, Ceratopetalum iugumense, Ceratopetalum macrophyllum, Ceratopetalum succirubrum, Ceratopetalum tetrapterum, Ceratopetalum virchowii, Codia belepensis, Codia jaffrei, Codia mackeeana, Codia triverticillata, Codia albicans, Codia albifrons, Codia cinerascens, Codia discolor, Codia ferruginea, Codia fusca, Codia incrassata, Codia microphylla, Codia montana, Codia nitida, Codia spatulata, Codia xerophila, Cunonia alticola, Cunonia aoupiniensis, Cunonia atrorubens, Cunonia austrocaledonica, Cunonia balansae, Cunonia bernieri, Cunonia bullata, Cunonia capensis, Cunonia cerifera, Cunonia deplanchei, Cunonia lenormandii,
References
Helen Collingwood Hopkins (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Hopkins' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1020132-1: Based on the initial data import