Status:
valid
Authors:
Rye
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 30: 48. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034406
Description
Scholtzia calcicola (also called Calcareous Scholtzia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, calcareous habitats. The plant has small, linear leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Scholtzia calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scholtzia calcicola is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scholtzia calcicola is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate dry conditions. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into small clumps and replanted in the garden.
Where to Find Scholtzia calcicola
Scholtzia calcicola can be found in the Caribbean region of South America.
Scholtzia calcicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scholtzia calcicola?
Scholtzia calcicola
What is the common name of Scholtzia calcicola?
Calcicola Scholtzia
What is the habitat of Scholtzia calcicola?
Dry, rocky hillsides
Species in the Scholtzia genus
Scholtzia capitata,
Scholtzia ciliata,
Scholtzia drummondii,
Scholtzia eatoniana,
Scholtzia laxiflora,
Scholtzia obovata,
Scholtzia oligandra,
Scholtzia parviflora,
Scholtzia spathulata,
Scholtzia teretifolia,
Scholtzia uberiflora,
Scholtzia umbellifera,
Scholtzia bellairsiorum,
Scholtzia halophila,
Scholtzia longipedata,
Scholtzia multiflora,
Scholtzia oleosa,
Scholtzia prostrata,
Scholtzia quindecim,
Scholtzia subsessilis,
Scholtzia tenuissima,
Scholtzia thinicola,
Scholtzia trilocularis,
Scholtzia uniovulata,
Scholtzia corrugata,
Scholtzia brevistylis,
Scholtzia calcicola,
Scholtzia chapmanii,
Scholtzia cordata,
Scholtzia inaequalis,
Scholtzia laciniata,
Scholtzia peltigera,
Scholtzia pentamera,
Scholtzia recurva,
Scholtzia truncata,
Scholtzia uniflora,
Scholtzia kalbarri,
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa,
Acca macrostema,
Accara elegans,
Actinodium cunninghamii,
Agonis baxteri,
Agonis flexuosa,
Agonis grandiflora,
Agonis theiformis,
Agonis undulata,
Agonis hypericifolia,
Algrizea macrochlamys,
Algrizea minor,
Allosyncarpia ternata,
Aluta appressa,
Aluta aspera,
Aluta maisonneuvei,
Aluta quadrata,
Aluta teres,
Amomyrtella irregularis,
Amomyrtella guilii,
Amomyrtus luma,
Amomyrtus meli,
Angophora bakeri,
Angophora clelandi,
Angophora costata,
Angophora crassifolia,
Angophora dichromophloia,
Angophora euryphylla,
Angophora exul,
Angophora floribunda,
Angophora hispida,
Angophora inopina,
Angophora leiocarpa,
Angophora melanoxylon,
Angophora paludosa,
Angophora robur,
Angophora subvelutina,
Angophora woodsiana,
Angophora clelandii,
Anticoryne diosmoides,
Anticoryne ovalifolia,
Anticoryne melanosperma,
Archirhodomyrtus baladensis,
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri,
Archirhodomyrtus paitensis,
Archirhodomyrtus turbinata,
Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii,
Arillastrum gummiferum,
Astartea aspera,
Astartea corniculata,