Schrebera americana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Zahlbr.) Gilg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 30: 71 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818538
Common Names
- Schrebera americana
- Americana Schrebera
- Schrebera Americana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schrebera americana (also called American Schrebera, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and an upright habit. It is native to China and is found in open woodlands and scrub. It has fragrant, white flowers in spring and dark green foliage in summer.
Uses & Benefits
Schrebera americana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a windbreak. It is also used for timber, fuel, and fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schrebera americana is a small, fragrant, white or pinkish-white bloom with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schrebera americana is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be kept moist until they have rooted. Layering can be done by bending a branch down to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be left in place until it has rooted, at which point it can be cut away from the parent plant.
Where to Find Schrebera americana
Schrebera americana is native to Central and South America and can be found in dry, open woodlands and scrublands. It is also widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Schrebera americana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schrebera americana?
Schrebera americana
What is the common name of Schrebera americana?
American Schrebera
What is the natural habitat of Schrebera americana?
Mountain slopes and valleys in China
Species in the Schrebera genus
Species in the Oleaceae family
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References
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:230017-2: 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].