Schoepfia griffithii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
1272133
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tiegh. ex Steenis
Source:
tro
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 1: 472 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271471
Common Names
- Schoepfia griffithii
- Griffith's Schoepfia
- Griffith's Starfruit
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schoepfia griffithii (also called 'Griffith's Schoepfia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia, India, and the Philippines. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is found growing in moist, shady habitats, such as in tropical forests and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Schoepfia griffithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schoepfia griffithii has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schoepfia griffithii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. When planting, make sure to space the plants at least 12 inches apart.
Where to Find Schoepfia griffithii
Schoepfia griffithii is native to India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist, shady areas.
Schoepfia griffithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schoepfia griffithii?
Schoepfia griffithii
What is the common name of Schoepfia griffithii?
Griffith's Schoepfia
What is the natural habitat of Schoepfia griffithii?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
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 tro-50249642: Based on the initial data import
Cornelis Gijsbert Gerrit Jan van Steenis (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steenis' in the authors string.
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.