Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
noronhae
ID:
1247903

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reinw. ex Blume

Source:
tro

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 130 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247241

Common Names

  • Schima noronhae
  • Schima noronhae
  • Schima noronhae

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Description

Schima noronhae (also called Noronha's Schima, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It is typically found in forests and woodlands, and grows to a height of 5-10 feet. It has small, oval, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Schima noronhae is used in furniture making and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schima noronhae has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, slender stems and bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schima noronhae is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Schima noronhae

Schima noronhae can be found in the subtropical forests of China, Japan, and Taiwan.

Schima noronhae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schima noronhae?

Schima noronhae

What is the common name of Schima noronhae?

Noronha's Schima

Where is Schima noronhae found?

It is found in China, Myanmar, and Thailand

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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Caspar Georg Carl Reinwardt (1773-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reinw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829473-1: 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].