Schwartzia brenesii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brenesii
ID:
1079002
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl.) Bedell
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 119: 328 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078340
Common Names
- Schwartzia brenesii
- Brenes' Schwartzia
- Brenes' False Spleenwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schwartzia brenesii (also called 'Brenes' Schwartzia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Marcgraviaceae. It is a woody vine with dark green, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America and is found in tropical forests and rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Schwartzia brenesii is used for medicinal purposes and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schwartzia brenesii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are usually green in color with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schwartzia brenesii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Schwartzia brenesii
Schwartzia brenesii is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be found in moist mountain forests, usually at elevations of 600-2000 m.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19800142: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Hollis G. Bedell (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bedell' in the authors string.