Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eatoniana
ID:
307680

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ewart & Jean White) C.A.Gardner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Austr. Occ. : 95 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307012

Common Names

  • Eaton's Scholtzia
  • Scholtzia Eatoniana
  • Eaton's Scholtzia Plant

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Description

Scholtzia eatoniana (also called 'Eaton'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 eatoniana 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 eatoniana 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 eatoniana 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 eatoniana

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

Scholtzia eatoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scholtzia eatoniana?

Scholtzia eatoniana

Where is Scholtzia eatoniana found?

Scholtzia eatoniana is found in tropical South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

What does Scholtzia eatoniana look like?

Scholtzia eatoniana is a small, perennial herb with a single, erect stem and small, white flowers.

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-188300: Based on the initial data import
Alfred James Ewart (1872-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ewart' in the authors string.
Jean White-Haney (1877-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jean White' in the authors string.
Charles Austin Gardner (1896-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Gardner' in the authors string.