Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Wrightia 5: 74 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505549
Common Names
- Schoepfia macrophylla
- Large-leaved Schoepfia
- Large-leaved Schoepfia
Description
Schoepfia macrophylla (also called Large-leaved Schoepfia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Olacaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, from India and Sri Lanka to China, Japan, and Indonesia. It is a small tree or shrub, growing in open forests, scrub, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Schoepfia macrophylla 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 macrophylla 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schoepfia macrophylla 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 macrophylla
Schoepfia macrophylla can be found in Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Schoepfia macrophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schoepfia macrophylla?
Schoepfia macrophylla
What is the common name of Schoepfia macrophylla?
Large-leaved schoepfia
What type of plant is Schoepfia macrophylla?
Tree
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,