Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericans
ID:
1252728

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) T.L.Ming

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Fl. Yunnanica 8: 326 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252066



Common Names

  • Schima Sericans
  • Sericans Schima
  • Schima


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Description

Schima sericans (also called serican schima, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central America. It has large, leathery, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in tropical dry forests, tropical wet forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Schima sericans is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is known for its attractive foliage and can be used to create a lush, green backdrop in a garden. It is also used to provide shade and privacy in outdoor areas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Schima sericans var. paracrenata (Hung T.Chang) T.L.Ming
Schima sericans var. sericans

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schima sericans has small, white flowers and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schima sericans is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium. The tree prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Schima sericans

Schima sericans is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Schima sericans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schima sericans?

Schima sericans

What is the common name of Schima sericans?

Serican schima

What is the habitat of Schima sericans?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Tien Lu Ming (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.L.Ming' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:996915-1: 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].