Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees & Mart.) Nees
Source:
ksu
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 9: 102 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433713
Common Names
- Schaueria Humuliflora
- Humuliflora Schaueria
- Schaueria Plant
Description
Schaueria humuliflora (also called Humuliflora Schaueria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Schaueria humuliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schaueria humuliflora has white flowers with a yellow center and a pinkish-red lip. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schaueria humuliflora can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Schaueria humuliflora
Schaueria humuliflora is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Schaueria humuliflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schaueria humuliflora?
Schaueria humuliflora
What is the common name of Schaueria humuliflora?
Humuliflora Schaueria
What type of plant is Schaueria humuliflora?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Schaueria genus
Schaueria capitata,
Schaueria gonyostachya,
Schaueria humuliflora,
Schaueria macrophylla,
Schaueria maximiliani,
Schaueria sulphurea,
Schaueria lachnostachya,
Schaueria marginata,
Schaueria calycobracteata,
Schaueria hirta,
Schaueria litoralis,
Schaueria paranaensis,
Schaueria pyramidalis,
Schaueria spicata,
Schaueria thyrsiflora,
Schaueria calytricha,
Schaueria gonatistachya,
Schaueria sulfurea,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,