Status:
valid
Authors:
Engelm. & A.Gray
Source:
cmp
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 16: 104 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696142
Common Names
- Geniostemon schaffneri
- Schaffner's Geniostemon
- Orange Bush
Description
Geniostemon schaffneri (also called Schaffner's Geniostemon, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in rocky, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Geniostemon schaffneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Geniostemon schaffneri are yellow and bell-shaped with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Geniostemon schaffneri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Geniostemon schaffneri
Geniostemon schaffneri can be found in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Geniostemon schaffneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geniostemon schaffneri?
Geniostemon schaffneri
What is the family of Geniostemon schaffneri?
Lamiaceae
What are the common names of Geniostemon schaffneri?
Mexican bush sage, Texas sage
Species in the Geniostemon genus
Species in the Gentianaceae family
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Anthocleista amplexicaulis,
Anthocleista djalonensis,
Anthocleista grandiflora,
Anthocleista inermis,
Anthocleista laxiflora,
Anthocleista liebrechtsiana,
Anthocleista longifolia,
Anthocleista madagascariensis,
Anthocleista microphylla,
Anthocleista nobilis,
Anthocleista obanensis,
Anthocleista procera,
Anthocleista scandens,
Anthocleista schweinfurthii,
Anthocleista vogelii,
Anthocleista potalioides,
Aripuana cullmaniorum,
Bartonia paniculata,
Bartonia verna,
Bartonia virginica,
Bisgoeppertia robustior,
Bisgoeppertia gracilis,
Bisgoeppertia scandens,
Blackstonia acuminata,
Blackstonia grandiflora,
Blackstonia imperfoliata,
Blackstonia perfoliata,
Calolisianthus amplissimus,
Calolisianthus pedunculatus,
Canscora alata,
Canscora andrographioides,
Canscora concanensis,
Canscora diffusa,
Canscora heteroclita,
Canscora macrocalyx,
Canscora pauciflora,
Canscora perfoliata,
Canscora roxburghii,
Canscora schultesii,
Canscora stricta,
Canscora bidoupensis,
Canscora bhatiana,
Canscora shrirangiana,
Canscora ciathula,
Canscora tetraptera,
Celiantha bella,
Celiantha chimantensis,
Celiantha imthurniana,
Centaurium ameghinoi,