Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
ildis
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot.5: 26 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174153
Common Names
- Schott's Nissolia
- Schott Nissolia
- Schott's Broadleaf Nissolia
Synonyms
- Chaetocalyx schottii Torr. [valid]
Description
Nissolia schottii (also called Nissolia schottii, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.
Uses & Benefits
Nissolia schottii is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nissolia schottii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a short calyx. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nissolia schottii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Nissolia schottii
Nissolia schottii is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Nissolia schottii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nissolia schottii?
Nissolia schottii
What is the common name of Nissolia schottii?
Schott's Nissolia
Where is Nissolia schottii found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
Species in the Nissolia genus
Nissolia hintonii,
Nissolia laxior,
Nissolia leiogyne,
Nissolia montana,
Nissolia pringlei,
Nissolia setosa,
Nissolia chiapensis,
Nissolia fruticosa,
Nissolia platycalyx,
Nissolia platycarpa,
Nissolia schottii,
Nissolia wislizeni,
Nissolia microptera,
Nissolia gentryi,
Nissolia ruddiae,
Nissolia longiloba,
Nissolia tomentosa,
Nissolia vincentina,
Nissolia weberbaueri,
Nissolia blanchetiana,
Nissolia peruviana,
Nissolia chacoensis,
Nissolia klugii,
Nissolia latisiliqua,
Nissolia longiflora,
Nissolia acutifolia,
Nissolia brasiliensis,
Nissolia nigricans,
Nissolia bracteosa,
Nissolia rondonensis,
Nissolia subulata,
Nissolia stipulata,
Species in the Fabaceae family