Status:
valid
Authors:
Raddi
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Mem. Mat. Fis. Soc. Ital. Sci. Modena, Pt. Mem. Fis.18: 411 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498860
Common Names
- Macrostachya Schnella
- Macrostachya Rattan
- Schnella macrostachya
Synonyms
- Bauhinia leiopetala Benth. [valid]
- Bauhinia raddiana Bong. [illegitimate]
- Bauhinia radiata Vell. [valid]
- Bauhinia verrucosa Vogel [valid]
- Phanera radiata (Vell.) Vaz [valid]
- Binaria leiopetala (Benth.) A.Schmitz [valid]
- Schnella radiata (Vell.) Trethowan & R.Clark [valid]
- Bauhinia raddiana bracystachya Benth. [unknown]
- Schnella macrostachya brachystachya (Mart. ex Benth.) A.Schmitz [unknown]
- Bauhinia raddiana brachystachya Benth. [unknown]
- Bauhinia acuminata Vell. [illegitimate]
Description
Schnella macrostachya (also called large-flowered schnella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome, and its stems are up to 1 m long. It is native to India, Nepal, and China, and is found in forests, shrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Schnella macrostachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and musical instruments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schnella macrostachya is a white to pale yellow, with a yellow center, and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and long, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schnella macrostachya is a tropical plant that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the clumps in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Schnella macrostachya
Schnella macrostachya is native to South America and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Schnella macrostachya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schnella macrostachya?
Schnella macrostachya
What is the common name of Schnella macrostachya?
Macrostachya
What is the family of Schnella macrostachya?
Acanthaceae
Species in the Schnella genus
Schnella glabra,
Schnella herrerae,
Schnella hymenaeifolia,
Schnella microstachya,
Schnella stenoloba,
Schnella smilacina,
Schnella umbriana,
Schnella macrostachya,
Schnella lilacina,
Schnella maximiliani,
Schnella poiteauana,
Schnella trichosepala,
Schnella alata,
Schnella altiscandens,
Schnella anamesa,
Schnella angulosa,
Schnella carvalhoi,
Schnella confertiflora,
Schnella cupreonitens,
Schnella erythrantha,
Schnella grazielae,
Schnella guianensis,
Schnella klugii,
Schnella kunthiana,
Schnella longiseta,
Schnella outimouta,
Schnella platycalyx,
Schnella porphyrotricha,
Schnella pterocalyx,
Schnella reflexa,
Schnella riedeliana,
Schnella siqueirae,
Schnella sprucei,
Schnella surinamensis,
Schnella uleana,
Schnella vestita,
Schnella bahiachalensis,
Schnella accrescens,
Schnella guentheri,
Schnella hirsutissima,
Schnella scala-simiae,
Schnella vulpina,
Schnella splendens,
Schnella flexuosa,
Schnella excisa,
Schnella obovata,
Schnella rutilans,
Species in the Fabaceae family