Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microstachya
ID:
166916

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raddi

Source:
ildis

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Mem. Mat. Fis. Soc. Ital. Sci. Modena, Pt. Mem. Fis.18: 411 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166245

Common Names

  • Schnella Microstachya
  • Microstachya Orchid
  • Microstachya Schnella

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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia microstachya (Raddi) J.F.Macbr. [valid]
  • Bauhinia spicata J.Koenig ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Phanera microstachya (Raddi) L.P.Queiroz [valid]

Description

Schnella microstachya (also called Small-spiked 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 microstachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Schnella microstachya var. massambabensis (Vaz) Trethowan & R.Clark
Schnella microstachya var. microstachya

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schnella microstachya has white flowers with five petals and a calyx of five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schnella microstachya is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Schnella microstachya

Schnella microstachya is native to Central and South America and can be found in the rainforests of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Schnella microstachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schnella microstachya?

Schnella microstachya

What is the common name of Schnella microstachya?

Small-spiked Schnella

What is the natural habitat of Schnella microstachya?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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