Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) van Jaarsv.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Aloë 31: 74. 1994.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433220
Common Names
- Stoeberia frutescens
- Frutescens Stoeberia
- Frutescens Tree
Synonyms
- Mesembryanthemum frutescens L.Bolus [unknown]
- Ruschia frutescens (L.Bolus) L.Bolus [unknown]
- Pentaschista arborescens Dinter [illegitimate]
- Ruschia utilis giftbergensis L.Bolus [unknown]
- Stoeberia beetzii arborescens Friedrich [unknown]
- Stoeberia giftbergensis (L.Bolus) van Jaarsv. [unknown]
Description
Stoeberia frutescens (also called Shrubby Stoeberia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It typically grows up to 5-10 m tall and has a dense, upright habit. The leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate to lanceolate in shape. The flowers are white and the fruits are small, round, and red or yellow in color.
Uses & Benefits
Stoeberia frutescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stoeberia frutescens is yellow and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stoeberia frutescens is a fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree native to the tropical rainforest of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Stoeberia frutescens
Stoeberia frutescens is native to tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Stoeberia frutescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stoeberia frutescens?
Stoeberia frutescens
What is the family of Stoeberia frutescens?
Actinidiaceae
What is the common name of Stoeberia frutescens?
Shrubby stoeberia
Species in the Stoeberia genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family