Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Turner
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 27: 363 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743903
Common Names
- Fissistigma brevistipitatum
- Short-stalked Fissistigma
- Short-stalked Climbing Shrub
Description
Fissistigma brevistipitatum (also called Brevistipitatum Fissistigma, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical regions, in wet forests and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Fissistigma brevistipitatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fissistigma brevistipitatum is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fissistigma brevistipitatum is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings. It is a low-maintenance plant that is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Fissistigma brevistipitatum
Fissistigma brevistipitatum can be found in the Brazilian states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.
Fissistigma brevistipitatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fissistigma brevistipitatum?
Fissistigma brevistipitatum
What are the common names of Fissistigma brevistipitatum?
Common names of Fissistigma brevistipitatum include short-stalked fissistigma and short-stalked fissistigma tree.
What is the natural habitat of Fissistigma brevistipitatum?
Fissistigma brevistipitatum is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in tropical rainforests.
Species in the Fissistigma genus
Fissistigma acuminatissimum,
Fissistigma balansae,
Fissistigma bicolor,
Fissistigma cavaleriei,
Fissistigma chloroneuron,
Fissistigma chrysosericeum,
Fissistigma cinerascens,
Fissistigma cupreonitens,
Fissistigma ellipticum,
Fissistigma elmeri,
Fissistigma fulgens,
Fissistigma glaucescens,
Fissistigma hypoglaucum,
Fissistigma kinabaluense,
Fissistigma kingii,
Fissistigma kwangsiense,
Fissistigma lanuginosum,
Fissistigma latifolium,
Fissistigma litseifolium,
Fissistigma longipes,
Fissistigma longipetalum,
Fissistigma maclurei,
Fissistigma manubriatum,
Fissistigma oblongum,
Fissistigma oldhamii,
Fissistigma ovoideum,
Fissistigma pallens,
Fissistigma paniculatum,
Fissistigma poilanei,
Fissistigma polyanthoides,
Fissistigma polyanthum,
Fissistigma retusum,
Fissistigma rubiginosum,
Fissistigma rufinerve,
Fissistigma rugosum,
Fissistigma santapaui,
Fissistigma scandens,
Fissistigma shangtzeense,
Fissistigma sumatrana,
Fissistigma taynguyenense,
Fissistigma thorelii,
Fissistigma tientangense,
Fissistigma tonkinense,
Fissistigma tungfangense,
Fissistigma uonicum,
Fissistigma verrucosum,
Fissistigma villosissimum,
Fissistigma wallichii,
Fissistigma xylopetalum,
Fissistigma zippelii,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,