Schinus engleri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
engleri
ID:
1246733
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.A.Barkley
Source:
tro
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 5: 178 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246071
Common Names
- Schinus engleri
- Engler's Pepper Tree
- Engler's Schinus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schinus engleri (also called 'Engler's Schinus', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in the Mexican states of Oaxaca, Veracruz and Chiapas. It has alternate, simple leaves, and white flowers in axillary clusters. Its habitats include tropical deciduous forests, tropical semi-deciduous forests, and tropical evergreen forests.
Uses & Benefits
Schinus engleri is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Schinus engleri var. uruguayensis F.A.BarkleyFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schinus engleri has small, yellow flowers, small black seeds, and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schinus engleri is an evergreen shrub or small tree that is native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame, and the seedlings should be planted out in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Schinus engleri
Schinus engleri is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest.
Schinus engleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schinus engleri?
Schinus engleri
What is the common name of Schinus engleri?
Engler's Pepper Tree
What type of plant is Schinus engleri?
Evergreen tree
Species in the Schinus genus
Schinus lentiscifolia, Schinus marchandii, Schinus polygama, Schinus sinuata, Schinus spinosa, Schinus terebinthifolia, Schinus molle, Schinus montana, Schinus patagonica, Schinus odonellii, Schinus bumelioides, Schinus ferox, Schinus johnstonii, Schinus latifolius, Schinus sinuatus, Schinus venturi, Schinus weinmannifolius, Schinus longifolius, Schinus microphyllus, Schinus pearcei, Schinus kauselii, Schinus patagonicus, Schinus velutinus, Schinus fasciculata, Schinus areira, Schinus lentiscifolius, Schinus meyeri, Schinus myrtifolia, Schinus pilifera, Schinus gracilipes, Schinus praecox, Schinus roigii, Schinus spinosus, Schinus engleri, Schinus ramboi,
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50135359: Based on the initial data import
Fred Alexander Barkley (1908-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.Barkley' in the authors string.