Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
schimperi
ID:
1416007

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst.) Y.D.Zhou & Q.F.Wang

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 435(3): 252. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428472

Common Names

  • Phyllopentas schimperi
  • Schimper's Phyllopentas
  • Schimper's Phyllopentas

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Description

Phyllopentas schimperi (also called 'Schimper's Phyllopentas', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that typically grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa and parts of tropical Africa. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllopentas schimperi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phyllopentas schimperi has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllopentas schimperi can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division is best carried out in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Phyllopentas schimperi

Phyllopentas schimperi is native to Colombia and can be found in wet forests and along streams.

Phyllopentas schimperi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllopentas schimperi?

Phyllopentas schimperi

What is the common name of Phyllopentas schimperi?

Schimper's Phyllopentas

What is the natural habitat of Phyllopentas schimperi?

Dry, rocky hillsides and grassy slopes

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.