Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
theifolia
ID:
1063730

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
tro

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 30: 359 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063068



Common Names

  • Scolopia theifolia
  • Theif's Scolopia
  • Theif's Prickly-ash


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Description

Scolopia theifolia (also called Thief's scolopia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It has a rounded crown and a smooth grey bark. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Scolopia theifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scolopia theifolia has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scolopia theifolia can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Scolopia theifolia

Scolopia theifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands. It 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,

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