Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
503809

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f. ex Benth.) Dunlop

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 28: 314 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000503141

Common Names

  • Mountain Schizacme
  • Mountain Swainsona
  • Mountain Pea

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Description

Schizacme montana (also called Mountain Schizacme, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Schizacme montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schizacme montana is small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizacme montana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Schizacme montana

Schizacme montana is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Schizacme montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schizacme montana?

Schizacme montana

What type of plant is Schizacme montana?

A shrub

Where is Schizacme montana found?

It is found in South America

Species in the Loganiaceae family

Antonia ovata, Bonyunia antoniifolia, Bonyunia aquatica, Bonyunia minor, Bonyunia superba, Bonyunia venusta, Bonyunia spectabilis, Bonyunia excelsa, Bonyunia magnifica, Bonyunia nobilis, Bonyunia pulchra, Gardneria angustifolia, Gardneria lanceolata, Gardneria multiflora, Gardneria nutans, Gardneria ovata, Geniostoma angustifolium, Geniostoma antherotrichum, Geniostoma balansanum, Geniostoma biseriale, Geniostoma borbonicum, Geniostoma calcicola, Geniostoma celastrineum, Geniostoma clavatum, Geniostoma cyrtandrae, Geniostoma densiflora, Geniostoma erythrosperma, Geniostoma fagraeoides, Geniostoma gagnae, Geniostoma glaucescens, Geniostoma grandifolium, Geniostoma huttonii, Geniostoma leenhoutsii, Geniostoma macrophyllum, Geniostoma mooreanum, Geniostoma novae-caledoniae, Geniostoma pedunculatum, Geniostoma petiolosum, Geniostoma randianum, Geniostoma rapense, Geniostoma rarotongensis, Geniostoma remyana, Geniostoma rupestre, Geniostoma stipulare, Geniostoma sykesii, Geniostoma trichostylum, Geniostoma umbellatum, Geniostoma vestitum, Geniostoma weinlandii, Geniostoma imbricatum,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Clyde Dunlop (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunlop' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:991002-1: Based on the initial data import