Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Species:
elegans
ID:
1026111

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carvalho

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Loefgrenia 33: 2, figs. 6-9. 1969

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001025449

Common Names

  • Schwenckia elegans
  • Elegant Schwenckia
  • Graceful Schwenckia

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Description

Schwenckia elegans (also called Elegant Schwenckia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody base and grows up to 1.2 m in height. It prefers to grow in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Uses & Benefits

Schwenckia elegans is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and flower beds. It is known for its bright colors and long-lasting blooms. It is also used as a cut flower in floral arrangements. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate a range of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schwenckia elegans has white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Where to Find Schwenckia elegans

Schwenckia elegans is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Lucia d'Avila Freire de Carvalho (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carvalho' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import