Schoepfia scopulorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scopulorum
ID:
506189
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alain
Source:
ksu
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Mem. Soc. Cub. Hist. Nat. ''Felipe Poey'' 24: 112 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505521
Common Names
- Schoepfia scopulorum
- Scopulorum Schoepfia
- Scopulorum Schoepfia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schoepfia scopulorum (also called Scopular 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 scopulorum 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 scopulorum 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 scopulorum is a shrub native to the Andes of South America. 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 scopulorum
Schoepfia scopulorum is native to the tepuis of South America. It can be found in Venezuela, Guyana, and Brazil.
Schoepfia scopulorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schoepfia scopulorum?
Schoepfia scopulorum
What is the growth rate of Schoepfia scopulorum?
Schoepfia scopulorum is a slow-growing plant.
What type of soil does Schoepfia scopulorum prefer?
Schoepfia scopulorum 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
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:229882-2: Based on the initial data import