Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
drummondii
ID:
307677

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 70 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307009

Common Names

  • Drummond's Scholtzia
  • Scholtzia Drummondii
  • Drummond's Scholtzia Plant

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Description

Scholtzia drummondii (also called 'Drummond's 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 drummondii 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 drummondii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Scholtzia drummondii 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 drummondii

Scholtzia drummondii can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.

Scholtzia drummondii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scholtzia drummondii?

Scholtzia drummondii

What is the common name of Scholtzia drummondii?

Drummond's Scholtzia

Where is Scholtzia drummondii native to?

Philippines

Species in the Scholtzia genus

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-188299: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.