Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
romeroana
ID:
307197

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 95(881): 2 (1993).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306529

Common Names

  • Romeroana Schiedeella
  • Romeroana Schiedeella
  • Romeroana Schiedeella

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Description

Schiedeella romeroana (also called Romero's Schiedeella, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to Central America. It has fragrant white flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It is found in Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Uses & Benefits

Schiedeella romeroana is used as a medicinal plant and for weaving baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schiedeella romeroana is small, white and star-shaped. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schiedeella romeroana is cultivated in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Schiedeella romeroana

Schiedeella romeroana is native to Mexico.

Schiedeella romeroana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schiedeella romeroana?

Schiedeella romeroana

Where is Schiedeella romeroana found?

Mexico

What is the growth habit of Schiedeella romeroana?

It is a perennial herb with a woody base

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-187825: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.