Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
schwackei
ID:
334565

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(6): 219 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333897

Common Names

  • Warszewiczia schwackei
  • Schwacke's Warszewiczia
  • Schwackei Warszewiczia

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Description

Warszewiczia schwackei (also called Schwacke's Warszewiczia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central America and Mexico. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, usually in dry forests, scrublands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Warszewiczia schwackei is used as an ornamental plant, due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Warszewiczia schwackei has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Warszewiczia schwackei is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Warszewiczia schwackei

Warszewiczia schwackei is native to Central America and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama.

Warszewiczia schwackei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Warszewiczia schwackei?

Warszewiczia schwackei

What is the common name of Warszewiczia schwackei?

Schwacke's Warszewiczia

What is the natural habitat of Warszewiczia schwackei?

Tropical rainforests

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,

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