Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Species:
alnifolia
ID:
500856

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 1: 66 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500188

Common Names

  • Schumacheria alnifolia
  • Alnifolia Schumacheria
  • Schumacheria Alnifolia

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Description

Schumacheria alnifolia (also called Alnus-leaved Schumacheria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Schumacheriaceae family. It is native to the Philippines. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Schumacheria alnifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schumacheria alnifolia is a white, five-petaled star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schumacheria alnifolia is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is found in tropical forests and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Schumacheria alnifolia

Schumacheria alnifolia can be found in the Philippines, specifically on the island of Samar.

Schumacheria alnifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schumacheria alnifolia?

Schumacheria alnifolia

What is the common name of Schumacheria alnifolia?

Alnus-leaved Schumacheria

What is the natural habitat of Schumacheria alnifolia?

Schumacheria alnifolia is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Dilleniaceae family

Acrotrema agastyamalayanum, Acrotrema arnottianum, Acrotrema costatum, Acrotrema dissectum, Acrotrema intermedium, Acrotrema lanceolatum, Acrotrema lyratum, Acrotrema thwaitesii, Acrotrema uniflorum, Acrotrema walkeri, Curatella americana, Davilla bahiana, Davilla bilobata, Davilla neei, Davilla alata, Davilla angustifolia, Davilla aspera, Davilla cearensis, Davilla cuatrecasasii, Davilla cuspidulata, Davilla elliptica, Davilla flexuosa, Davilla glabrata, Davilla glaziovii, Davilla grandiflora, Davilla kubitzkii, Davilla kunthii, Davilla lacunosa, Davilla latifolia, Davilla macrocarpa, Davilla morii, Davilla nitida, Davilla papyracea, Davilla pedicellaris, Davilla rugosa, Davilla sellowiana, Davilla steyermarkii, Davilla strigosa, Davilla aymardii, Davilla minutifolia, Davilla sessilifolia, Davilla lanosa, Davilla hirsuticarpa, Didesmandra aspera, Dillenia alata, Dillenia albiflos, Dillenia andamanica, Dillenia aurea, Dillenia auriculata, Dillenia beccariana,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:317340-1: Based on the initial data import