Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
mac-gregorii
ID:
1175861

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth. & Geh.

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Oefvers. Förh. Finska Vetensk.-Soc. 40: 170 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175199

Common Names

  • Schlotheimia mac-gregorii
  • Mac-gregorii Schlotheimia
  • MacGregor's Schlotheimia

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Description

Schlotheimia mac-gregorii (also called MacGregor's Schlotheimia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm tall, with ovate to lanceolate leaves and white flowers with yellow throats. It is native to Madagascar and is found in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Schlotheimia mac-gregorii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Schlotheimia mac-gregorii are white or pinkish-white, with a yellowish center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with lance-shaped leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schlotheimia mac-gregorii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Schlotheimia mac-gregorii

Schlotheimia mac-gregorii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Species in the Schlotheimia genus

Schlotheimia affinis, Schlotheimia angulosa, Schlotheimia angustata, Schlotheimia appressifolia, Schlotheimia appunii, Schlotheimia araucarieti, Schlotheimia argentinica, Schlotheimia asperrima, Schlotheimia atlantica, Schlotheimia badiella, Schlotheimia balfourii, Schlotheimia boiviniana, Schlotheimia brachyphylla, Schlotheimia breviseta, Schlotheimia brownii, Schlotheimia calomitria, Schlotheimia campbelliana, Schlotheimia campylopus, Schlotheimia capillaris, Schlotheimia capillidens, Schlotheimia chamissonis, Schlotheimia clavata, Schlotheimia conica, Schlotheimia densifolia, Schlotheimia dichotoma, Schlotheimia elata, Schlotheimia emarginato-pilosa, Schlotheimia excorrugata, Schlotheimia ferruginea, Schlotheimia fornicata, Schlotheimia funiformis, Schlotheimia fuscoviridis, Schlotheimia gauthieri, Schlotheimia glauca, Schlotheimia glaziovii, Schlotheimia gracilescens, Schlotheimia gracilis, Schlotheimia grammocarpa, Schlotheimia grandi-areolata, Schlotheimia henscheniana, Schlotheimia jamesonii, Schlotheimia juliformis, Schlotheimia kegeliana, Schlotheimia knightii, Schlotheimia krausei, Schlotheimia lancifolia, Schlotheimia lasiomitria, Schlotheimia linearifolia, Schlotheimia lindmanii, Schlotheimia longicaulis,

Species in the Orthotrichaceae family

Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,

References

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Adalbert Geheeb (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Geh.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35149541: Based on data supplied by Bryonames