Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
dioica
ID:
1040975

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) E.H.Zacharias

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 35: 852 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040313



Common Names

  • Stutzia dioica
  • Dioica Stutzia
  • Two-House Stutzia


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Description

Stutzia dioica (also called Dioic Stutzia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has bright green foliage and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stutzia dioica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stutzia dioica is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stutzia dioica is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Stutzia dioica

Stutzia dioica is native to the Caribbean.

Species in the Stutzia genus

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100367363: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Elizabeth H. Zacharias: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Zacharias' in the authors string.