Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
porphyrotricha
ID:
1040353

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) Wunderlin

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron2010-49: 4 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039691

Common Names

  • Schnella porphyrotricha
  • Porphyrotricha Schnella
  • Purple-haired Schnella

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Description

Schnella porphyrotricha (also called Purple-Haired Schnella, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to Brazil. It has a clumping habit with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Schnella porphyrotricha is a species of tree fern native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Schnella porphyrotricha var. smithiana (Killip & J.F.Macbr.) Trethowan & R.Clark
Schnella porphyrotricha var. killipiana (Standl.) Trethowan & R.Clark
Schnella porphyrotricha var. porphyrotricha

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schnella porphyrotricha is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schnella porphyrotricha is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. It should be kept moist but not wet and fertilized regularly. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings and rooting them in water or a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Schnella porphyrotricha

Schnella porphyrotricha is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

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

References

Richard P. Wunderlin (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wunderlin' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.