Status:
valid
Authors:
Szyszył.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Polypet. Thalam. Rehmann. 19. 1887 Preprinted from Rozpr. Spraw. Posiedzen Wydz. Mat.-Przyr. Akad. Umiejetn. 17: 96-167 (1888) [see TL-2 13.636]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913951
Common Names
- Zeyher's Scolopia
- Scolopia Zeyheri
- Scolopia Zeyheri
Description
Scolopia zeyheri (also called Brown Pearwood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Salicaceae. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry forests and woodlands. It is a small tree with a rounded crown and smooth, grey bark. The leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate in shape, with entire margins and a pointed tip. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Scolopia zeyheri is used for making furniture, tools, and as a source of fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Scolopia zeyheri are small, white, and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings have a thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scolopia zeyheri is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Scolopia zeyheri
Scolopia zeyheri is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Scolopia zeyheri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scolopia zeyheri?
Scolopia zeyheri
What is the common name of Scolopia zeyheri?
Zeyher scolopia
Where is Scolopia zeyheri native to?
Asia
Species in the Scolopia genus
Scolopia luzonensis,
Scolopia macrophylla,
Scolopia nitida,
Scolopia zeyheri,
Scolopia germainii,
Scolopia heterophylla,
Scolopia kermodei,
Scolopia novoguineensis,
Scolopia spinosa,
Scolopia steenisiana,
Scolopia rhamniphylla,
Scolopia closii,
Scolopia crassipes,
Scolopia crenata,
Scolopia acuminata,
Scolopia braunii,
Scolopia brownii,
Scolopia inappendiculata,
Scolopia coriacea,
Scolopia taimbarina,
Scolopia hazomby,
Scolopia erythrocarpa,
Scolopia thouvenoti,
Scolopia manongarivae,
Scolopia flanaganii,
Scolopia mundii,
Scolopia oreophila,
Scolopia stolzii,
Scolopia pusilla,
Scolopia orientalis,
Scolopia meridionalis,
Scolopia septentrionalis,
Scolopia calcicola,
Scolopia spinescens,
Scolopia montana,
Scolopia madagascariensis,
Scolopia theifolia,
Scolopia zeyheri,
Scolopia chinensis,
Scolopia buxifolia,
Scolopia saeva,
Scolopia lucida,
Scolopia maoulidae,
Scolopia oldhamii,
Scolopia delphinensis,
Scolopia mundtii,
Scolopia parkinsonii,
Scolopia clossiana,
Species in the Salicaceae family
Abatia angeliana,
Abatia americana,
Abatia canescens,
Abatia glabra,
Abatia mexicana,
Abatia microphylla,
Abatia parviflora,
Abatia rugosa,
Abatia spicata,
Abatia stellata,
Azara alpina,
Azara celastrina,
Azara dentata,
Azara integrifolia,
Azara intermedia,
Azara lanceolata,
Azara microphylla,
Azara petiolaris,
Azara salicifolia,
Azara serrata,
Azara uruguayensis,
Banara acunae,
Banara arguta,
Banara axilliflora,
Banara boliviana,
Banara brasiliensis,
Banara brittonii,
Banara caymanensis,
Banara cordifolia,
Banara domingensis,
Banara excisa,
Banara glauca,
Banara guianensis,
Banara ibaguensis,
Banara larensis,
Banara leptophylla,
Banara minutiflora,
Banara nitida,
Banara orinocensis,
Banara parviflora,
Banara portoricensis,
Banara quinquenervis,
Banara regia,
Banara riparia,
Banara riscoi,
Banara saxicola,
Banara selleana,
Banara serrata,
Banara splendens,
Banara tomentosa,