Status:
valid
Authors:
Senghas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Palmengarten 58: 128 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307167
Common Names
- Vierlingii schunkea
- Schunkea vierlingii
- Vierlingii shrub
Description
Schunkea vierlingii (also called Vierling's shrub, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Schunkea vierlingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schunkea vierlingii has white flowers with five petals and a short, tubular corolla. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schunkea vierlingii is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune after flowering to keep it compact.
Where to Find Schunkea vierlingii
Schunkea vierlingii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Schunkea vierlingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schunkea vierlingii?
Schunkea vierlingii
What is the family of Schunkea vierlingii?
Arecaceae
What is the common name of Schunkea vierlingii?
Vierling's palm
Species in the Schunkea genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,