Status:
valid
Authors:
Capuron
Source:
iplants
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 3: 393 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627787
Common Names
- Hystrix Schizolaena
- Hystrix Laurel
- Hystrix Cryptocarya
Description
Schizolaena hystrix (also called 'Hystrix Schizolaena' and 'Hystrix Schizolaena', among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Madagascar. It grows in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest, usually in areas with high humidity and rainfall.
Uses & Benefits
Schizolaena hystrix is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Schizolaena hystrix are white or cream-colored, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schizolaena hystrix can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and warm temperatures for successful propagation.
Where to Find Schizolaena hystrix
Schizolaena hystrix is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in countries such as Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Schizolaena hystrix FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schizolaena hystrix?
Schizolaena hystrix
What is the common name of Schizolaena hystrix?
Spiny Schizolaena
Where is Schizolaena hystrix found?
Schizolaena hystrix is found in Madagascar.
Species in the Schizolaena genus
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,
Schizolaena noronhae,
Schizolaena parviflora,
Schizolaena parvipetala,
Schizolaena pectinata,
Schizolaena raymondii,
Schizolaena rosea,
Schizolaena tampoketsana,
Schizolaena turkii,
Schizolaena viscosa,
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,