Status:
valid
Authors:
(Choisy) Bedell ex Gir.-Cañas
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 23(1): 341 (2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505015
Common Names
- Brazilian Schwartzia
- Schwartzia Brasiliensis
- Brasiliensis Schwartzia
Synonyms
- Norantea brasiliensis Choisy [unknown]
- Norantea bahiensis Mart. ex Wittm. [unknown]
- Norantea selloi G.Don [unknown]
- Schwartzia glabra Vell. [unknown]
- Ascium selloi Spreng. [unknown]
Description
Schwartzia brasiliensis (also called Brazilian Schwartzia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has narrow, oblong leaves and can reach up to 10 meters in height. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Schwartzia brasiliensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schwartzia brasiliensis has white, bell-shaped flowers with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schwartzia brasiliensis is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is an evergreen perennial that grows to 1 m (3 ft) tall and wide. It has long, narrow, grey-green leaves and produces yellow flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Schwartzia brasiliensis
Schwartzia brasiliensis is native to South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Schwartzia brasiliensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schwartzia brasiliensis?
Schwartzia brasiliensis
What is the natural habitat of Schwartzia brasiliensis?
Tropical and subtropical regions of South America
What are the common names of Schwartzia brasiliensis?
Brazilian Schwartzia, Giant Schwartzia
Species in the Schwartzia genus
Schwartzia chocoensis,
Schwartzia brasiliensis,
Schwartzia antioquensis,
Schwartzia andina,
Schwartzia costaricensis,
Schwartzia weddelliana,
Schwartzia spiciflora,
Schwartzia renvoizei,
Schwartzia parrae,
Schwartzia magnifica,
Schwartzia lozaniana,
Schwartzia adamantium,
Schwartzia geniculatiflora,
Schwartzia jucuensis,
Schwartzia pterosara,
Schwartzia brenesii,
Schwartzia jimenezii,
Schwartzia diaz-piedrahitae,
Schwartzia tarrazuensis,
Schwartzia petersonii,
Species in the Marcgraviaceae family
Marcgravia hartii,
Marcgravia elegans,
Marcgravia fosbergiana,
Marcgravia eichleriana,
Marcgravia evenia,
Marcgravia domingensis,
Marcgravia coriacea,
Marcgravia caudata,
Marcgravia brachysepala,
Marcgravia sororopaniana,
Marcgravia tobagensis,
Marcgravia stonei,
Marcgravia serrae,
Marcgravia schippii,
Marcgravia rubra,
Marcgravia roonii,
Marcgravia rectiflora,
Marcgravia purpurea,
Marcgravia sprucei,
Marcgravia trianae,
Marcgravia maguirei,
Marcgravia punctifolia,
Marcgravia nubicola,
Marcgravia nepenthoides,
Marcgravia brownei,
Marcgravia mexicana,
Marcgravia pedunculosa,
Marcgravia patellulifera,
Marcgravia oligandra,
Marcgravia crassicostata,
Marcgravia crenata,
Marcgravia dasyantha,
Marcgravia macroscypha,
Marcgravia myriostigma,
Marcgravia neurophylla,
Marcgravia oblongifolia,
Marcgravia salicifolia,
Marcgravia stenonectaria,
Marcgravia subcaudata,
Marcgravia weberbaueri,
Marcgravia sintenisii,
Marcgravia atropunctata,
Marcgravia nervosa,
Marcgravia pittieri,
Marcgravia polyantha,
Marcgravia longifolia,
Marcgravia trinitatis,
Marcgravia flagellaris,
Marcgravia williamsii,
Marcgravia gentlei,