Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 19: 258 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049982
Common Names
- Schinus microphyllus
- Little-Leaved Pepper Tree
- Little-Leaved Pepperbush
Uses & Benefits
Schinus microphyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schinus microphyllus has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schinus microphyllus is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune as needed to maintain desired shape and size.
Where to Find Schinus microphyllus
Schinus microphyllus is native to South America.
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,