Schoepfia brasiliensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
506210
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 14: 622 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505542
Common Names
- Schoepfia brasiliensis
- Brazilian Schoepfia
- Brazilian Schoepfia
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- Schoepfia quintuplinervis Turcz. [unknown]
- Schoepfia obliquifolia Turcz. [unknown]
- Schoepfia confertiflora Planch. ex Miers [unknown]
- Schoepfia nigricans Turcz. [unknown]
- Ribeirea calophylla Allemão [unknown]
- Schoepfia quintuplinervia Turcz. [unknown]
- Ribeirea calva Allemão [unknown]
- Ribeirea cupulata Allemão [unknown]
- Ribeirea elliptica Allemão [unknown]
Description
Schoepfia brasiliensis (also called Brazilian Schoepfia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Olacaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and grows in humid, montane forests. It is an evergreen shrub with leathery, oval leaves and fragrant, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Schoepfia brasiliensis is used as a timber tree for furniture, construction, and fuelwood. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schoepfia brasiliensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schoepfia brasiliensis 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 Schoepfia brasiliensis
Schoepfia brasiliensis can be found in Central and South America.
Schoepfia brasiliensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schoepfia brasiliensis?
Schoepfia brasiliensis
What is the growth rate of Schoepfia brasiliensis?
Schoepfia brasiliensis is a slow-growing plant.
What type of soil does Schoepfia brasiliensis prefer?
Schoepfia brasiliensis prefers well-draining, sandy soil.
Species in the Schoepfia genus
Schoepfia tepuiensis, Schoepfia scopulorum, Schoepfia schreberi, Schoepfia parvifolia, Schoepfia velutina, Schoepfia clarkii, Schoepfia brasiliensis, Schoepfia macrophylla, Schoepfia lucida, Schoepfia multiflora, Schoepfia pringlei, Schoepfia arenaria, Schoepfia obovata, Schoepfia flexuosa, Schoepfia vacciniiflora, Schoepfia fragrans, Schoepfia jasminodora, Schoepfia chinensis, Schoepfia tetramera, Schoepfia californica, Schoepfia shreveana, Schoepfia didyma, Schoepfia haitiensis, Schoepfia harrisii, Schoepfia stenophylla, Schoepfia cubensis, Schoepfia griffithii,
Species in the Schoepfiaceae family
Arjona longifolia, Arjona megapotamica, Arjona patagonica, Arjona pusilla, Arjona schumanniana, Arjona tuberosa, Quinchamalium chilense, Quinchamalium fruticulosum, Quinchamalium peruviauum, Quinchamalium peruvianum, Schoepfia tepuiensis, Schoepfia scopulorum, Schoepfia schreberi, Schoepfia parvifolia, Schoepfia velutina, Schoepfia clarkii, Schoepfia brasiliensis, Schoepfia macrophylla, Schoepfia lucida, Schoepfia multiflora, Schoepfia pringlei, Schoepfia arenaria, Schoepfia obovata, Schoepfia flexuosa, Schoepfia vacciniiflora, Schoepfia fragrans, Schoepfia jasminodora, Schoepfia chinensis, Schoepfia tetramera, Schoepfia californica, Schoepfia shreveana, Schoepfia didyma, Schoepfia haitiensis, Schoepfia harrisii, Schoepfia stenophylla, Schoepfia cubensis, Schoepfia griffithii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2602239: Based on the initial data import
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.