Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capuronii
ID:
819312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosser & R.Rabev.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 2: 62 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818646

Common Names

  • Schrebera Capuronii
  • Capuronii
  • Schrebera

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Description

Schrebera capuronii (also called Capuronii Schrebera, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It has a short stem and its leaves are dark green, thick and leathery. It grows in humid tropical forests, at elevations of up to 1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Schrebera capuronii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schrebera capuronii is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schrebera capuronii can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and placed in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Schrebera capuronii

Schrebera capuronii can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Schrebera capuronii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schrebera capuronii?

Schrebera capuronii

What is the common name of Schrebera capuronii?

Capuron's

What is the natural habitat of Schrebera capuronii?

Tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka

Species in the Schrebera genus

Species in the Oleaceae family

Abeliophyllum distichum, Cartrema floridana, Cartrema scortechinii, Cartrema sumatrana, Cartrema americana, Chionanthus greenii, Chionanthus colonchensis, Chionanthus macrothyrsus, Chionanthus acunae, Chionanthus adamsii, Chionanthus albidiflorus, Chionanthus amblirrhinus, Chionanthus avilensis, Chionanthus axillaris, Chionanthus axilliflorus, Chionanthus bakeri, Chionanthus balgooyanus, Chionanthus beccarii, Chionanthus brachystachys, Chionanthus brassii, Chionanthus bumelioides, Chionanthus callophylloides, Chionanthus callophyllus, Chionanthus caudifolius, Chionanthus caymanensis, Chionanthus celebicus, Chionanthus clementis, Chionanthus compactus, Chionanthus cordulatus, Chionanthus coriaceus, Chionanthus crassifolius, Chionanthus crispus, Chionanthus curvicarpus, Chionanthus cuspidatus, Chionanthus decipiens, Chionanthus densiflorus, Chionanthus dictyophyllus, Chionanthus diversifolius, Chionanthus domingensis, Chionanthus dussii, Chionanthus ellipticus, Chionanthus enervis, Chionanthus eriorachis, Chionanthus evenius, Chionanthus ferrugineus, Chionanthus filiformis, Chionanthus fluminensis, Chionanthus gigas, Chionanthus globosus, Chionanthus glomeratus,

References

Raymond Rabevohitra (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Rabev.' in the authors string.
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:906997-1: 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].