Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 4: 75 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307023
Common Names
- Umbelliferous Scholtzia
- Scholtzia Umbellifera
- Umbelliferous Scholtzia Plant
Description
Scholtzia umbellifera (also called Umbel-bearing 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 umbellifera 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 umbellifera has small, white or yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scholtzia umbellifera 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 umbellifera
Scholtzia umbellifera can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.
Scholtzia umbellifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scholtzia umbellifera?
Scholtzia umbellifera
Where is Scholtzia umbellifera found?
Scholtzia umbellifera is found in tropical South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
What does Scholtzia umbellifera look like?
Scholtzia umbellifera 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,