Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) Wunderlin
Source:
tro
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron2010-49: 5 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039699
Common Names
- Schnella uleana
- Ule's Schnella
- Ule's Moss
Description
Schnella uleana (also called Ule's Schnella, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to Brazil. It has a clumping habit with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas of the forest.
Uses & Benefits
Schnella uleana is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and as a food source for fish.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schnella uleana is a small, purple, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schnella uleana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny location and should be watered regularly. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Schnella uleana
Schnella uleana is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
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