Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argentea
ID:
501661

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Pritz.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 473 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500993



Common Names

  • Schima argentea
  • Argentea Schima
  • Silver Schima


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Description

Schima argentea (also called 'Silver Schima', among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a small shrub, growing to a maximum of 3 m in height. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Schima argentea has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schima argentea has yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schima argentea is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seeds or cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a potting mix with perlite or sand added for drainage. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright spot and water regularly until they have rooted.

Where to Find Schima argentea

Schima argentea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Schima argentea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schima argentea?

Schima argentea

What type of plant is Schima argentea?

Tree

Where is Schima argentea native to?

Southeast Asia

Species in the Theaceae family

Apterosperma oblata, Archboldiodendron calosericeum, Balthasaria mannii, Balthasaria schliebenii, Camellia intermedia, Camellia maoniushanensis, Camellia amplexifolia, Camellia anlungensis, Camellia assimiloides, Camellia aurea, Camellia azalea, Camellia candida, Camellia caudata, Camellia chekiangoleosa, Camellia chrysanthoides, Camellia connata, Camellia corallina, Camellia cordifolia, Camellia costata, Camellia costei, Camellia crapnelliana, Camellia crassicolumna, Camellia crassipes, Camellia crassiphylla, Camellia cupiformis, Camellia cuspidata, Camellia dongnaicensis, Camellia dormoyana, Camellia drupifera, Camellia edithae, Camellia elongata, Camellia euphlebia, Camellia euryoides, Camellia fascicularis, Camellia flava, Camellia flavida, Camellia fleuryi, Camellia fluviatilis, Camellia fraterna, Camellia furfuracea, Camellia gaudichaudii, Camellia gilbertii, Camellia glabricostata, Camellia gracilipes, Camellia grandibracteata, Camellia granthamiana, Camellia grijsii, Camellia gymnogyna, Camellia hekouensis, Camellia hiemalis,

References

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Ernst Georg Pritzel (1875-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pritz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829464-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].