Schinus weinmannifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
weinmannifolius
ID:
1050496
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 385 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049834
Common Names
- Schinus Weinmannifolius
- Weinmannifolius Schinus
- Weinmann's Schinus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schinus weinmannifolius (also called Weinmann's pepper tree, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to South America. It grows up to 15 meters tall and has alternate, compound leaves with small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, often in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Schinus weinmannifolius is used as a timber tree for its strong and durable wood. It is also used as a shade tree and for soil stabilization.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Schinus weinmanniifolius var. riedelianus Engl.Schinus weinmannifolius var. hassleri (F.A.Barkley) F.A.Barkley
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schinus weinmannifolius is yellow-green in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedling has a single, thin stem with a pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schinus weinmannifolius is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Schinus weinmannifolius
Schinus weinmannifolius is native to the Gran Chaco region of South America, which includes parts of Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Brazil.
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-1300220: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.