Status:
valid
Authors:
Vahl
Source:
tro
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Skr. Naturhist.-Selsk. 6: 122 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237806
Common Names
- Schumacheria castaneifolia
- Castaneifolia Tree
- Castaneifolia
Description
Schumacheria castaneifolia (also called Chestnut-leaved Schumacheria, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the Schumacheriaceae family. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests, tropical moist montane forests, and wet premontane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Schumacheria castaneifolia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schumacheria castaneifolia has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schumacheria castaneifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is best grown in a sheltered position, as it can be damaged by strong winds. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Schumacheria castaneifolia
Schumacheria castaneifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Schumacheria castaneifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schumacheria castaneifolia?
Schumacheria castaneifolia
What is the common name of Schumacheria castaneifolia?
Chestnut-Leaved Schumacheria
What type of plant is Schumacheria castaneifolia?
Tropical tree
Species in the Schumacheria genus
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,