Schinus velutinus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutinus
ID:
1051400
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Turcz.) I.M.Johnst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 19: 256 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001050738
Common Names
- Schinus velutinus
- Chile Pepper Tree
- California Pepper Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schinus velutinus (also called Velvet Pepper Tree, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to South America. It has large, compound leaves and produces white to pinkish flowers in the summer. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Schinus velutinus is used as an ornamental tree and for its wood. It can also be used as a windbreak and for soil conservation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schinus velutinus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schinus velutinus is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and a well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA zone 8.
Where to Find Schinus velutinus
Schinus velutinus is native to South America and can be found in dry scrublands and woodlands.
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-1300651: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.