Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
1247902

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hu

Source:
tro

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. , Bot. 8: 141 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247240



Common Names

  • Schima villosa
  • Schima villosa
  • Schima villosa


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Description

Schima villosa (also called Hairy Schima, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It is typically found in forests and woodlands, and grows to a height of 5-10 feet. It has small, oval, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Schima villosa is used in furniture making and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schima villosa 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schima villosa is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Schima villosa

Schima villosa can be found in the subtropical forests of China, Japan, and Taiwan.

Schima villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schima villosa?

Schima villosa

What is the common name of Schima villosa?

Hairy Schima

Where is Schima villosa found?

It is found in China, Myanmar, and Thailand

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

Hu Xiansu (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:830446-1: 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].