Schoepfia shreveana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shreveana
ID:
1249173
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wiggins
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Contr. Dudley Herb. 3: 66 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248511
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Schoepfia shreveana (also called Shreve's Schoepfia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Olacaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 5–10 m tall, with a trunk up to 30 cm diameter. It is found in moist habitats, such as riverbanks, lakeshores, and mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Schoepfia shreveana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It has attractive, bright-colored flowers that attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schoepfia shreveana has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schoepfia shreveana is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid climate. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is usually done by division or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Schoepfia shreveana
Schoepfia shreveana is native to Mexico.
Schoepfia shreveana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schoepfia shreveana?
Schoepfia shreveana
What type of plant is Schoepfia shreveana?
Schoepfia shreveana is a species of flowering plant in the family Olacaceae.
Where is Schoepfia shreveana found?
Schoepfia shreveana is found in Central America.
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-50146572: Based on the initial data import
Ira Loren Wiggins (1899-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiggins' in the authors string.