Scholtzia ciliata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 4: 76 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307005
Common Names
- Ciliate Scholtzia
- Scholtzia Ciliata
- Ciliate Scholtzia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scholtzia ciliata (also called 'Ciliate Scholtzia', among many other common names) is a shrub species native to South Africa. It has an erect stem with an inflorescence of up to 10 flowers. The flowers are white or yellowish-green and have a spur-like lip. This species grows in dry, open grasslands and is often found near rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Scholtzia ciliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers attract bees and other pollinators, making it a great addition to any garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scholtzia ciliata has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, round capsule containing small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scholtzia ciliata can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in a warm, humid, and shaded environment with moist, well-drained soil. It is important to keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Scholtzia ciliata
Scholtzia ciliata can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.
Scholtzia ciliata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scholtzia ciliata?
Scholtzia ciliata
What is the common name of Scholtzia ciliata?
Ciliate Scholtzia
Where is Scholtzia ciliata native to?
Philippines
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-188295: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.