Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
arabica
ID:
433010

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. & Steud. ex Steud.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 2: 530 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432342



Common Names

  • Arabic Schimpera
  • Arabic Star Flower
  • Arabic Star Fruit


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Synonyms

  • Schimpera persica Boiss. [unknown]
  • Schimpera arabica persica (Boiss.) Hadač & Chrtek [unknown]
  • Schimpera arabica arabica [unknown]
  • Schimpera arabica arabica [unknown]

Description

Schimpera arabica (also called Arabian Schimpera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Arabian Peninsula. It grows in dry areas, such as rocky slopes and scrublands. It has a rosette of leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Schimpera arabica is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its bright yellow flowers and its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Schimpera arabica is yellow with a red center, the seed is a small, round, black seed and the seedlings are small, oval-shaped and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schimpera arabica is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Schimpera arabica

Schimpera arabica is native to the Middle East and North Africa.

Schimpera arabica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schimpera arabica?

Schimpera arabica

What type of plant is Schimpera arabica?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Schimpera arabica?

Woodlands and meadows

Species in the Schimpera genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2475837: Based on the initial data import
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.