Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
tro
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Veg. Erde 9(III 2): 577 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062874
Common Names
- Scolopia stolzii
- Stolz's Scolopia
- Stolzii Scolopia
Description
Scolopia stolzii (also called Scolopia, Scolopia stolzii, and Scolopia stolzii, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Central and South America. It has large, glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, often in rainforests, and on the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Scolopia stolzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scolopia stolzii has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scolopia stolzii is an evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 65-75°F. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Scolopia stolzii
Scolopia stolzii is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
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,