Schrebera alata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hochst.) Welw.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 27: 41 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818537
Common Names
- Schrebera alata
- Alata Schrebera
- Schrebera Alata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schrebera alata (also called Winged Schrebera, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and an upright habit. It is native to China and is found in open woodlands and scrub. It has fragrant, white flowers in spring and dark green foliage in summer.
Uses & Benefits
Schrebera alata is an ornamental shrub that is used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schrebera alata is a small, fragrant, white or pinkish-white bloom with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schrebera alata is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be kept moist until they have rooted. Layering can be done by bending a branch down to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be left in place until it has rooted, at which point it can be cut away from the parent plant.
Where to Find Schrebera alata
Schrebera alata is native to India and can be found in dry, open woodlands and scrublands. It is also widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Schrebera alata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schrebera alata?
Schrebera alata
What is the common name of Schrebera alata?
Winged Schrebera
What is the natural habitat of Schrebera alata?
Mountain slopes and valleys in China
Species in the Schrebera genus
Species in the Oleaceae family
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References
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:611044-1: 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].