Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
stipitata
ID:
1335137

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mangelsdorff, Meve & Liede

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 46: 462 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347591





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Description

Tylodontia stipitata (also called Stipitate Tylodontia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a thin stem and grows to a height of up to 2 meters. Its leaves are simple and have a glossy green color. It is found in wet and moist habitats such as rainforests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Tylodontia stipitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tylodontia stipitata has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tylodontia stipitata is a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree that can be grown outdoors in warm climates or as a houseplant in cooler climates. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take a cutting from a healthy stem, remove the lower leaves, and dip the end in rooting hormone. Plant the cutting in a pot of moist soil and keep it in a warm, bright spot. Water regularly and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Tylodontia stipitata

Tylodontia stipitata can be found in the Philippines.

Tylodontia stipitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tylodontia stipitata?

Tylodontia stipitata

What is the common name of Tylodontia stipitata?

Stipitate Tylodontia

What is the natural habitat of Tylodontia stipitata?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.
Ulrich Meve (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meve' in the authors string.
Ralph Daniel Mangelsdorff (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mangelsdorff' in the authors string.