Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Species:
scheffleri
ID:
506258

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin, Append. 21: 4. 1909 ; et in Engl. Jahrb. 43: 166

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505590



Common Names

  • Strombosia scheffleri
  • Scheffler's Strombosia
  • Scheffler Strombosia


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Synonyms

  • Strombosia toroensis S.Moore [unknown]
  • Strombosia minor Engl. [unknown]

Description

Strombosia scheffleri (also called Scheffler's Strombosia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Olacaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, from India and Sri Lanka to China, Japan, and Indonesia. It is a small shrub, growing in open forests, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Strombosia scheffleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strombosia scheffleri has a white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strombosia scheffleri is a tropical evergreen tree that can be cultivated in warm climates. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Strombosia scheffleri

Strombosia scheffleri can be found in tropical Africa.

Strombosia scheffleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strombosia scheffleri?

Strombosia scheffleri

What is the common name of Strombosia scheffleri?

Scheffler's Strombosia

What is the natural habitat of Strombosia scheffleri?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas

Species in the Olacaceae family

Anacolosa casearioides, Anacolosa cauliflora, Anacolosa clarkii, Anacolosa crassipes, Anacolosa densiflora, Anacolosa frutescens, Anacolosa glochidiiformis, Anacolosa griffithii, Anacolosa ilicoides, Anacolosa insularis, Anacolosa lutea, Anacolosa papuana, Anacolosa pervilleana, Anacolosa poilanei, Anacolosa uncifera, Aptandra caudata, Aptandra liriosmoides, Aptandra tubicina, Aptandra zenkeri, Brachynema axillare, Brachynema ramiflorum, Cathedra acuminata, Cathedra bahiensis, Cathedra grandiflora, Cathedra paraensis, Cathedra rubricaulis, Chaunochiton angustifolium, Chaunochiton kappleri, Chaunochiton loranthoides, Coula edulis, Curupira tefeensis, Diogoa retivenia, Diogoa zenkeri, Douradoa consimilis, Engomegoma gordonii, Erythropalum scandens, Harmandia mekongensis, Heisteria acuminata, Heisteria amazonica, Heisteria asplundii, Heisteria barbata, Heisteria blanchetiana, Heisteria citrifolia, Heisteria coccinea, Heisteria concinna, Heisteria costaricensis, Heisteria cyathiformis, Heisteria densifrons, Heisteria duckei, Heisteria insculpta,

References