Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
recurva
ID:
1554893

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rye

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 30: 74. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034420


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Description

Scholtzia recurva (also called Recurved Scholtzia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It has leathery, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Scholtzia recurva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scholtzia recurva is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Where to Find Scholtzia recurva

Scholtzia recurva is found in the tropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

Scholtzia recurva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scholtzia recurva?

Scholtzia recurva

What is the family of Scholtzia recurva?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Scholtzia recurva?

West Africa

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,