Status:
valid
Authors:
Speg.
Source:
tro
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Physis (Buenos Aires) 3: 345 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292686
Common Names
- Argentine Schaefferia
- Schaefferia argentinensis
- Argentine Schaefferia Plant
Uses & Benefits
Schaefferia argentinensis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has a moderate growth rate and can be used as a hedge or a screen. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schaefferia argentinensis is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schaefferia argentinensis is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a warm, moist environment.
Where to Find Schaefferia argentinensis
Schaefferia argentinensis is native to Argentina and can be found in the provinces of Salta, Tucumán, and Jujuy.
Schaefferia argentinensis FAQ
What is the growth rate of Schaefferia argentinensis?
Schaefferia argentinensis is a slow-growing plant.
What is the soil type of Schaefferia argentinensis?
Schaefferia argentinensis prefers sandy, well-drained soils.
What is the light requirement of Schaefferia argentinensis?
Schaefferia argentinensis prefers full sun to partial shade.
Species in the Schaefferia genus
Schaefferia oaxacana,
Schaefferia pilosa,
Schaefferia stenophylla,
Schaefferia obovata,
Schaefferia ephedroides,
Schaefferia frutescens,
Schaefferia angustifolia,
Schaefferia serrata,
Schaefferia shrevei,
Schaefferia cuneifolia,
Schaefferia argentinensis,
Schaefferia lottiae,
Schaefferia ovatifolia,
Schaefferia dietheri,
Schaefferia marchii,
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,