Schoepfia tepuiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tepuiensis
ID:
506188
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Venez. Ci. Nat. 32(132-133): 331. 1976
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505520
Common Names
- Schoepfia tepuiensis
- Tepui Schoepfia
- Tepui Schoepfia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schoepfia tepuiensis (also called Tepui Schoepfia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Olacaceae family. It is native to the tepuis of Venezuela and Guyana and grows in humid, montane forests. It is an evergreen shrub with leathery, oval leaves and fragrant, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Schoepfia tepuiensis 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 tepuiensis 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 tepuiensis is a shrub native to the tepuis of Venezuela. 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 tepuiensis
Schoepfia tepuiensis is native to the tepuis of South America. It can be found in Venezuela, Guyana, and Brazil.
Schoepfia tepuiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schoepfia tepuiensis?
Schoepfia tepuiensis
What is the growth rate of Schoepfia tepuiensis?
Schoepfia tepuiensis is a slow-growing plant.
What type of soil does Schoepfia tepuiensis prefer?
Schoepfia tepuiensis 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-2602194: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.