Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Pierre
Source:
ksu
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Fl. Forest. Cochinch. : t. 121 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500977
Common Names
- Schima lobbii
- Lobbii Schima
- Lobb's Schima
Description
Schima lobbii (also called 'Lobb's Schima', among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a small shrub, growing to a maximum of 3 m in height. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Schima lobbii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schima lobbii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schima lobbii is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 meters in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sheltered location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Schima lobbii
Schima lobbii is native to India and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.
Schima lobbii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schima lobbii?
Schima lobbii
What type of plant is Schima lobbii?
Tree
Where is Schima lobbii native to?
Southeast Asia
Species in the Schima genus
Schima mertensiana,
Schima lobbii,
Schima argentea,
Schima brevifolia,
Schima superba,
Schima wallichii,
Schima wallichii,
Schima multibracteata,
Schima villosa,
Schima noronhae,
Schima brevipedicellata,
Schima sinensis,
Schima remotiserrata,
Schima khasiana,
Schima crenata,
Schima parviflora,
Schima sericans,
Species in the Theaceae family
Apterosperma oblata,
Archboldiodendron calosericeum,
Balthasaria mannii,
Balthasaria schliebenii,
Camellia intermedia,
Camellia maoniushanensis,
Camellia amplexifolia,
Camellia anlungensis,
Camellia assimiloides,
Camellia aurea,
Camellia azalea,
Camellia candida,
Camellia caudata,
Camellia chekiangoleosa,
Camellia chrysanthoides,
Camellia connata,
Camellia corallina,
Camellia cordifolia,
Camellia costata,
Camellia costei,
Camellia crapnelliana,
Camellia crassicolumna,
Camellia crassipes,
Camellia crassiphylla,
Camellia cupiformis,
Camellia cuspidata,
Camellia dongnaicensis,
Camellia dormoyana,
Camellia drupifera,
Camellia edithae,
Camellia elongata,
Camellia euphlebia,
Camellia euryoides,
Camellia fascicularis,
Camellia flava,
Camellia flavida,
Camellia fleuryi,
Camellia fluviatilis,
Camellia fraterna,
Camellia furfuracea,
Camellia gaudichaudii,
Camellia gilbertii,
Camellia glabricostata,
Camellia gracilipes,
Camellia grandibracteata,
Camellia granthamiana,
Camellia grijsii,
Camellia gymnogyna,
Camellia hekouensis,
Camellia hiemalis,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:830439-1: 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].