Schradera costaricensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dwyer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. , n.s., 33: 309 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307091
Common Names
- Schradera costaricensis
- Costa Rican Schradera
- Costa Rica Schradera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schradera costaricensis (also called Costa Rican shrub, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to Costa Rica and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Schradera costaricensis is used for making baskets, furniture, and other products. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schradera costaricensis has small, white or yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schradera costaricensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Schradera costaricensis
Schradera costaricensis is native to Costa Rica and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Schradera costaricensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schradera costaricensis?
Schradera costaricensis
What is the common name of Schradera costaricensis?
Costaricensis
What is the natural habitat of Schradera costaricensis?
It is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America
Species in the Schradera genus
Schradera acuminata, Schradera acutifolia, Schradera andina, Schradera bipedunculata, Schradera brasiliensis, Schradera brevipes, Schradera cacuminis, Schradera campii, Schradera clusiifolia, Schradera costaricensis, Schradera cuatrecasasii, Schradera cubensis, Schradera elmeri, Schradera exotica, Schradera glabriflora, Schradera grandiflora, Schradera hilliifolia, Schradera involucrata, Schradera korthalsiana, Schradera ledermannii, Schradera lehmannii, Schradera luxurians, Schradera maguirei, Schradera marahuacensis, Schradera marginalis, Schradera membranacea, Schradera monantha, Schradera monocephala, Schradera montana, Schradera neeoides, Schradera negrensis, Schradera nervulosa, Schradera nilssonii, Schradera novoguineensis, Schradera pentacme, Schradera polycephala, Schradera polysperma, Schradera pseudonervulosa, Schradera puberula, Schradera pulverulenta, Schradera ramiflora, Schradera revoluta, Schradera rotundata, Schradera schlechteri, Schradera stellata, Schradera suaveolens, Schradera subandina, Schradera subsessilis, Schradera surinamensis, Schradera ternata,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-188390: Based on the initial data import
John Duncan Dwyer (1915-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dwyer' in the authors string.