Status:
valid
Authors:
Hung T.Chang
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Acta Sci. Nat. Univ. Sunyatseni 1983(3): 59 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247239
Common Names
- Schima multibracteata
- Schima multibracteata
- Schima multibracteata
Description
Schima multibracteata (also called Chinese Schima, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to China. It has white flowers with five petals and grows in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Schima multibracteata is used in furniture making and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schima multibracteata has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, slender stems and bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schima multibracteata is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in summer.
Where to Find Schima multibracteata
Schima multibracteata can be found in the subtropical forests of China, Japan, and Taiwan.
Schima multibracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schima multibracteata?
Schima multibracteata
What is the common name of Schima multibracteata?
Many-bracted Schima
Where is Schima multibracteata found?
It is found in China, Myanmar, and Thailand
Species in the Schima genus
Schima mertensiana,
Schima lobbii,
Schima argentea,
Schima brevifolia,
Schima superba,
Schima wallichii,
Schima wallichii,
Schima multibracteata,
Schima villosa,
Schima noronhae,
Schima brevipedicellata,
Schima sinensis,
Schima remotiserrata,
Schima khasiana,
Schima crenata,
Schima parviflora,
Schima sericans,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:903015-1: 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].