Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
exinvolucrata
ID:
628552

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
iplants

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 97 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627884

Common Names

  • Exinvolucrate Schizolaena
  • Exinvolucrate Laurel
  • Exinvolucrata Schizolaena

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Synonyms

  • Rhodolaena echinata H.Perrier [valid]

Description

Schizolaena exinvolucrata (also called Exinvolucrate Schizolaena, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to Madagascar. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 15 m tall. Its leaves are glossy, dark green and lanceolate, and its flowers are small and yellow-green. It is found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Schizolaena exinvolucrata is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make a tea which is believed to have medicinal properties. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Schizolaena exinvolucrata are small, white and fragrant, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizolaena exinvolucrata can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Schizolaena exinvolucrata

Schizolaena exinvolucrata is native to the wet tropics of Queensland in Australia. It can be found in rainforest margins, open forest, and along creeks and streams.

Schizolaena exinvolucrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schizolaena exinvolucrata?

Schizolaena exinvolucrata

What is the common name of Schizolaena exinvolucrata?

Mountain laurel

What is the natural habitat of Schizolaena exinvolucrata?

Tropical rainforests of South America

Species in the Sarcolaenaceae family

Eremolaena darainensis, Eremolaena humblotiana, Eremolaena rotundifolia, Leptolaena abrahamii, Leptolaena arenaria, Leptolaena cuspidata, Leptolaena delphinensis, Leptolaena gautieri, Leptolaena masoalensis, Leptolaena multiflora, Leptolaena pauciflora, Leptolaena raymondii, Mediusella bernieri, Pentachlaena betamponensis, Pentachlaena latifolia, Pentachlaena orientalis, Pentachlaena vestita, Perrierodendron boinense, Perrierodendron capuronii, Perrierodendron occidentale, Perrierodendron quartzitorum, Perrierodendron rodoense, Rhodolaena acutifolia, Rhodolaena altivola, Rhodolaena bakeriana, Rhodolaena coriacea, Rhodolaena humblotii, Rhodolaena leroyana, Rhodolaena macrocarpa, Sarcolaena codonochlamys, Sarcolaena delphinensis, Sarcolaena eriophora, Sarcolaena grandiflora, Sarcolaena humbertiana, Sarcolaena isaloensis, Sarcolaena multiflora, Sarcolaena oblongifolia, Schizolaena capuronii, Schizolaena cauliflora, Schizolaena cavacoana, Schizolaena charlotteae, Schizolaena elongata, Schizolaena exinvolucrata, Schizolaena gereaui, Schizolaena hystrix, Schizolaena isaloensis, Schizolaena manomboensis, Schizolaena masoalensis, Schizolaena microphylla, Schizolaena milleri,