Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smithii
ID:
896387

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Sellowia 7: 8 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895722

Common Names

  • Reitzia smithii
  • Smithii Reitzia
  • Reitzia's Smithii

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Description

Reitzia smithii (also called Smith's reitzia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical South America. It typically grows to a height of 1–2 m (3–6 ft) and has small, green leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Reitzia smithii has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It has also been used as an ornamental plant and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Reitzia smithii has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reitzia smithii is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Reitzia smithii

Reitzia smithii is native to Central America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Reitzia smithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reitzia smithii?

Reitzia smithii

What is the family of Reitzia smithii?

Poaceae

What is the habitat of Reitzia smithii?

Grasslands

Species in the Reitzia genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:419300-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].