Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
vierlingii
ID:
307835

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

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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.

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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,

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