Status:
valid
Authors:
Bosser & R.Rabev.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 2: 61 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818638
Common Names
- Schrebera Orientalis
- Orientalis
- Schrebera
Description
Schrebera orientalis (also called Orientalis Schrebera, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It has a short stem and its leaves are dark green, thick and leathery. It grows in humid tropical forests, at elevations of up to 1000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Schrebera orientalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schrebera orientalis is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schrebera orientalis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Schrebera orientalis
Schrebera orientalis can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Schrebera orientalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schrebera orientalis?
Schrebera orientalis
What is the common name of Schrebera orientalis?
Oriental
What is the natural habitat of Schrebera orientalis?
Tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka
Species in the Schrebera genus
Species in the Oleaceae family
Abeliophyllum distichum,
Cartrema floridana,
Cartrema scortechinii,
Cartrema sumatrana,
Cartrema americana,
Chionanthus greenii,
Chionanthus colonchensis,
Chionanthus macrothyrsus,
Chionanthus acunae,
Chionanthus adamsii,
Chionanthus albidiflorus,
Chionanthus amblirrhinus,
Chionanthus avilensis,
Chionanthus axillaris,
Chionanthus axilliflorus,
Chionanthus bakeri,
Chionanthus balgooyanus,
Chionanthus beccarii,
Chionanthus brachystachys,
Chionanthus brassii,
Chionanthus bumelioides,
Chionanthus callophylloides,
Chionanthus callophyllus,
Chionanthus caudifolius,
Chionanthus caymanensis,
Chionanthus celebicus,
Chionanthus clementis,
Chionanthus compactus,
Chionanthus cordulatus,
Chionanthus coriaceus,
Chionanthus crassifolius,
Chionanthus crispus,
Chionanthus curvicarpus,
Chionanthus cuspidatus,
Chionanthus decipiens,
Chionanthus densiflorus,
Chionanthus dictyophyllus,
Chionanthus diversifolius,
Chionanthus domingensis,
Chionanthus dussii,
Chionanthus ellipticus,
Chionanthus enervis,
Chionanthus eriorachis,
Chionanthus evenius,
Chionanthus ferrugineus,
Chionanthus filiformis,
Chionanthus fluminensis,
Chionanthus gigas,
Chionanthus globosus,
Chionanthus glomeratus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:906998-1: 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].