Schoepfia vacciniiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vacciniiflora
ID:
1087965
Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch. ex Hemsl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Nov. Mexic. : 5 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087303
Common Names
- Schoepfia vacciniiflora
- Vaccinium-flowered Schoepfia
- Vaccinium-like Schoepfia
Searching for Schoepfia vacciniiflora? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schoepfia vacciniiflora (also called Vaccinium-flowered Schoepfia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to tropical South America, specifically Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia. It is commonly found in tropical rainforests, dry forests, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Schoepfia vacciniiflora is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schoepfia vacciniiflora is white, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are initially pale green, turning dark green as they mature.
Searching for Schoepfia vacciniiflora? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesWhere to Find Schoepfia vacciniiflora
Schoepfia vacciniiflora is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
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-22900120: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.