Schoepfia schreberi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schreberi
ID:
506190
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Gmel.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1791
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 13[bis] : 376 (1791)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505522
Common Names
- Schoepfia schreberi
- Schreber's Schoepfia
- Schreber Schoepfia
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- Schoepfia arborescens (Vahl) Schult. [unknown]
- Schoepfia angulata Planch. ex Hemsl. [unknown]
- Schoepfia americana Willd. [unknown]
- Schoepfia mexicana A.DC. [unknown]
- Codonium arborescens Vahl [unknown]
- Codonium arborescens berterianum M.Roem. [unknown]
- Schoepfia chrysophylloides (A.Rich.) Planch. [unknown]
- Schoepfia marchii Griseb. [unknown]
- Schoepfia angustata Urb. [unknown]
Description
Schoepfia schreberi (also called Schreber's 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 schreberi is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schoepfia schreberi 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 schreberi 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 schreberi
Schoepfia schreberi is native to the tepuis of South America. It can be found in Venezuela, Guyana, and Brazil.
Schoepfia schreberi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schoepfia schreberi?
Schoepfia schreberi
What is the growth rate of Schoepfia schreberi?
Schoepfia schreberi is a slow-growing plant.
What type of soil does Schoepfia schreberi prefer?
Schoepfia schreberi 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2602198: Based on the initial data import
Johann Friedrich Gmelin (1748-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Gmel.' in the authors string.