Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vell.) D.J.N.Hind & Semir
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53(3): 618 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092167
Common Names
- Stifftia
- Stifftia fruticosa
- Bushy Stifftia
Synonyms
- Stifftia grazielae Leitão [unknown]
- Stifftia fruticosa fruticosa [unknown]
- Aristomenia fruticosa Velloso [unknown]
Description
Stifftia fruticosa (also called 'Pigeonberry', 'Coralberry', and 'Coral Creeper', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It has small, white flowers and bright red berries. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stifftia fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stifftia fruticosa is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard texture. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stifftia fruticosa is a species of flowering plant native to the western United States. It is a low-growing, clump-forming plant with small, pink flowers. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established. It is also deer-resistant.
Where to Find Stifftia fruticosa
Stifftia fruticosa is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils in the Great Basin region.
Stifftia fruticosa FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Stifftia fruticosa?
Stifftia fruticosa prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
How often should Stifftia fruticosa be watered?
Stifftia fruticosa should be watered regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
How big does Stifftia fruticosa grow?
Stifftia fruticosa can reach a height of up to 1m and a width of up to 0.5m.
Species in the Stifftia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,