Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
tro
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. (Carey & Wallich ed.) 2: 188. 1824
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087340
Common Names
- Schoepfia fragrans
- Fragrant Schoepfia
- Fragrant False Mallow
Description
Schoepfia fragrans (also called ‘fragrant schoepfia’, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has glossy green leaves and small white flowers that are very fragrant. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Schoepfia fragrans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces attractive flowers in shades of yellow, pink, and white. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schoepfia fragrans has small white flowers with yellow centers and small black seeds. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schoepfia fragrans is a tropical evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Schoepfia fragrans
Schoepfia fragrans is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
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,