Status:
valid
Authors:
(Triana ex Hemsl.) Britton & Rose
Source:
ildis
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23(4): 208 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166233
Common Names
- Schnella Hymenaeifolia
- Butterfly Orchid
- Butterfly-Leaf Orchid
Synonyms
- Bauhinia hymenaeifolia Triana ex Hemsl. [valid]
- Schnella eucosma (S.F.Blake) Britton & Rose [unknown]
- Binaria hymenaeifolia (Triana ex Hemsl.) A.Schmitz [valid]
- Bauhinia hymenaeifolia hymenaeifolia [unknown]
Description
Schnella hymenaeifolia (also called Hymenaea-leaved Schnella, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Schnella hymenaeifolia is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Schnella hymenaeifolia var. stuebeliana (Harms) R.Bernal & Celis
Schnella hymenaeifolia var. hymenaeifolia
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schnella hymenaeifolia is a small, yellowish-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed, and the seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schnella hymenaeifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Schnella hymenaeifolia
Schnella hymenaeifolia is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andean foothills.
Schnella hymenaeifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schnella hymenaeifolia?
Schnella hymenaeifolia
What is the natural habitat of Schnella hymenaeifolia?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What is the average height of Schnella hymenaeifolia?
Up to 8 meters
Species in the Schnella genus
Schnella glabra,
Schnella herrerae,
Schnella hymenaeifolia,
Schnella microstachya,
Schnella stenoloba,
Schnella smilacina,
Schnella umbriana,
Schnella macrostachya,
Schnella lilacina,
Schnella maximiliani,
Schnella poiteauana,
Schnella trichosepala,
Schnella alata,
Schnella altiscandens,
Schnella anamesa,
Schnella angulosa,
Schnella carvalhoi,
Schnella confertiflora,
Schnella cupreonitens,
Schnella erythrantha,
Schnella grazielae,
Schnella guianensis,
Schnella klugii,
Schnella kunthiana,
Schnella longiseta,
Schnella outimouta,
Schnella platycalyx,
Schnella porphyrotricha,
Schnella pterocalyx,
Schnella reflexa,
Schnella riedeliana,
Schnella siqueirae,
Schnella sprucei,
Schnella surinamensis,
Schnella uleana,
Schnella vestita,
Schnella bahiachalensis,
Schnella accrescens,
Schnella guentheri,
Schnella hirsutissima,
Schnella scala-simiae,
Schnella vulpina,
Schnella splendens,
Schnella flexuosa,
Schnella excisa,
Schnella obovata,
Schnella rutilans,
Species in the Fabaceae family