Schoepfia haitiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
haitiensis
ID:
1250937
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb. & Britton
Source:
tro
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 6: 7 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250275
Common Names
- Schoepfia
- Didyma
- Haitiensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schoepfia haitiensis (also called Haitian Mahogany, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Haiti. It has an upright habit and produces small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, usually in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Schoepfia haitiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, stomach ache, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schoepfia haitiensis has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schoepfia haitiensis is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Schoepfia haitiensis
Schoepfia haitiensis is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Schoepfia haitiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schoepfia haitiensis?
Schoepfia haitiensis
What is the common name of Schoepfia haitiensis?
Haitian Schoepfia
What is the natural habitat of Schoepfia haitiensis?
It is native to Haiti, where it grows in moist forests and thickets.
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-50154678: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.