Status:
valid
Authors:
Thér.
Source:
tro
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Recueil Publ. Soc. Havraise Études Diverses 92: 22 1926
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175269
Common Names
- Schlotheimia Subfornicata
- Subfornicata
- Schlotheimia
Description
Schlotheimia subfornicata (also called Subfornicata Schlotheimia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has small, pointed leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Schlotheimia subfornicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schlotheimia subfornicata is yellow with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schlotheimia subfornicata can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season, but avoid overwatering. Cut back the foliage in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Schlotheimia subfornicata
Schlotheimia subfornicata can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in the western part of the region.
Schlotheimia subfornicata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schlotheimia subfornicata?
Schlotheimia subfornicata
What is the family of Schlotheimia subfornicata?
Asteraceae
What is the distribution of Schlotheimia subfornicata?
Central and South America
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,