Schinus longifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolius
ID:
1050607
Status:
valid
Authors:
Speg.
Source:
tro
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Rural Argent. 1910: 413 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049945
Common Names
- Schinus longifolius
- Long-Leaved Pepper Tree
- Long-Leaved Pepperbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schinus longifolius (also called Long-leaved Schinus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry habitats, such as open fields and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Schinus longifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Schinus longifolius var. paraguariensis (Hassl.) F.A.BarkleyFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schinus longifolius is yellow-green and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Schinus longifolius is a deciduous shrub that is native to the southwestern United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings in the spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in the fall or early spring and will germinate in two to three weeks.
Where to Find Schinus longifolius
Schinus longifolius is found in dry forests and savannas in Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Species in the Schinus genus
Schinus lentiscifolia, Schinus marchandii, Schinus polygama, Schinus sinuata, Schinus spinosa, Schinus terebinthifolia, Schinus molle, Schinus montana, Schinus patagonica, Schinus odonellii, Schinus bumelioides, Schinus ferox, Schinus johnstonii, Schinus latifolius, Schinus sinuatus, Schinus venturi, Schinus weinmannifolius, Schinus longifolius, Schinus microphyllus, Schinus pearcei, Schinus kauselii, Schinus patagonicus, Schinus velutinus, Schinus fasciculata, Schinus areira, Schinus lentiscifolius, Schinus meyeri, Schinus myrtifolia, Schinus pilifera, Schinus gracilipes, Schinus praecox, Schinus roigii, Schinus spinosus, Schinus engleri, Schinus ramboi,
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1300266: Based on the initial data import
Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.