Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Krause) Kårehed & B.Bremer
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 1076 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837818
Common Names
- Schumanniana Phyllopentas
- Phyllopentas Schumanniana
- Schumanniana Starburst
Description
Phyllopentas schumanniana (also called Schumann's Phyllopentas, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Congo. It has a thick, fleshy rhizome and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllopentas schumanniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phyllopentas schumanniana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllopentas schumanniana is a species of plant in the Phyllanthaceae family. It is native to Colombia. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and allowed to dry out between waterings. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature stems and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Phyllopentas schumanniana
Phyllopentas schumanniana is found in Central and East Africa.
Phyllopentas schumanniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllopentas schumanniana?
Phyllopentas schumanniana
What is the family of Phyllopentas schumanniana?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Phyllopentas schumanniana?
Schumann's phyllopentas
Species in the Phyllopentas genus
Phyllopentas elata,
Phyllopentas hirtiflora,
Phyllopentas decaryana,
Phyllopentas concinna,
Phyllopentas tenuis,
Phyllopentas ulugurica,
Phyllopentas madagascariensis,
Phyllopentas ledermannii,
Phyllopentas austroorientalis,
Phyllopentas ionolaena,
Phyllopentas mussaendoides,
Phyllopentas schumanniana,
Phyllopentas flava,
Phyllopentas schimperi,
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,