Schoepfia parvifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
506194
Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Nov. Mexic. : 5 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505526
Common Names
- Schoepfia parvifolia
- Small-leaved Schoepfia
- Small-leaved Schoepfia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schoepfia parvifolia (also called Small-Leaved 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 parvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schoepfia parvifolia has a small, white flower with a short, thick stem. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are short and thin with multiple short, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schoepfia parvifolia is a shrub native to the Caribbean islands. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix, such as a combination of peat moss, perlite, and sand. It should be kept in a bright, sunny location and watered regularly. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Schoepfia parvifolia
Schoepfia parvifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Schoepfia parvifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schoepfia parvifolia?
Schoepfia parvifolia
What is the growth rate of Schoepfia parvifolia?
Schoepfia parvifolia is a slow-growing plant.
What type of soil does Schoepfia parvifolia prefer?
Schoepfia parvifolia 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
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:608388-1: Based on the initial data import