Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
expansus
ID:
1333878

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chaowasku) I.M.Turner

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 68: 68 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346332





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Description

Stelechocarpus expansus (also called Expansive Stelechocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Indonesia. It has a spreading habit and can reach up to 5 m in height. The leaves are oblong and have a toothed margin. It is found in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stelechocarpus expansus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stelechocarpus expansus has small, white flowers with yellow-green stripes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Stelechocarpus expansus is best done from seed. The seed should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be protected from direct sunlight. Propagation can also be done through cuttings or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Stelechocarpus expansus

Stelechocarpus expansus is native to Indonesia.

Stelechocarpus expansus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelechocarpus expansus?

Stelechocarpus expansus

What is the common name of Stelechocarpus expansus?

Expansive stelechocarpus

Where does Stelechocarpus expansus grow?

It is native to the island of Java, Indonesia

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,

References

Ian Mark Turner (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Turner' in the authors string.
Tanawat Chaowasku: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaowasku' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77157217-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.