Status:
valid
Authors:
Loes.
Source:
tro
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 1: 162 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292571
Common Names
- Serrate Schaefferia
- Serrate Schaefferia Tree
- Serrate Schaefferia
Description
Schaefferia serrata (also called Serrate Schaefferia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Celastraceae family. It is a small tree or shrub, usually growing to a height of 5–7 m. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Schaefferia serrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schaefferia serrata has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and covered in fine hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schaefferia serrata is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Schaefferia serrata
Schaefferia serrata can be found in South America.
Schaefferia serrata FAQ
What is the common name of Schaefferia serrata?
Serrated Schaefferia
What is the scientific name of Serrated Schaefferia?
Schaefferia serrata
What is the family of Schaefferia serrata?
Rhamnaceae
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,