Scholtzia teretifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 70 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307020
Common Names
- Teretifolia Scholtzia
- Scholtzia Teretifolia
- Teretifolia Scholtzia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scholtzia teretifolia (also called Terete-leaved Scholtzia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is a small, shrubby plant with small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to tropical South America, where it is found in open habitats, such as savannas and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Scholtzia teretifolia 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 teretifolia 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 teretifolia 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 teretifolia
Scholtzia teretifolia can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.
Scholtzia teretifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scholtzia teretifolia?
Scholtzia teretifolia
Where is Scholtzia teretifolia found?
Scholtzia teretifolia is found in tropical South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
What does Scholtzia teretifolia look like?
Scholtzia teretifolia is a small, perennial herb with a single, erect stem and small, white flowers.
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-188308: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.