Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
914626

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Blumea 20: 47 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913961



Common Names

  • Heterophylla Scolopia
  • Scolopia Heterophylla
  • Scolopia Heterophylla


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Description

Scolopia heterophylla (also called Variable-leaved Scolopia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Salicaceae. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry forests and woodlands. It is a small tree with a rounded crown and smooth, grey bark. The leaves are simple, alternate, and variable in shape, with entire margins and a pointed tip. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Scolopia heterophylla is used for making furniture, tools, and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Scolopia heterophylla are small, white, and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings have a thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scolopia heterophylla is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Scolopia heterophylla

Scolopia heterophylla is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Species in the Scolopia genus

Scolopia luzonensis, Scolopia macrophylla, Scolopia nitida, Scolopia zeyheri, Scolopia germainii, Scolopia heterophylla, Scolopia kermodei, Scolopia novoguineensis, Scolopia spinosa, Scolopia steenisiana, Scolopia rhamniphylla, Scolopia closii, Scolopia crassipes, Scolopia crenata, Scolopia acuminata, Scolopia braunii, Scolopia brownii, Scolopia inappendiculata, Scolopia coriacea, Scolopia taimbarina, Scolopia hazomby, Scolopia erythrocarpa, Scolopia thouvenoti, Scolopia manongarivae, Scolopia flanaganii, Scolopia mundii, Scolopia oreophila, Scolopia stolzii, Scolopia pusilla, Scolopia orientalis, Scolopia meridionalis, Scolopia septentrionalis, Scolopia calcicola, Scolopia spinescens, Scolopia montana, Scolopia madagascariensis, Scolopia theifolia, Scolopia zeyheri, Scolopia chinensis, Scolopia buxifolia, Scolopia saeva, Scolopia lucida, Scolopia maoulidae, Scolopia oldhamii, Scolopia delphinensis, Scolopia mundtii, Scolopia parkinsonii, Scolopia clossiana,

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:365921-1: Based on the initial data import