Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
fimbriatum
ID:
780333

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex G.Don) DC.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 211 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779666



Common Names

  • Fimbriate Sterospermum
  • Fimbriate Sterospermum Tree
  • Fimbriate Sterospermum Shrub


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Description

Stereospermum fimbriatum (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia. It has a rosette of leaves and produces white flowers with yellow centers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Stereospermum fimbriatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stereospermum fimbriatum is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stereospermum fimbriatum is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Pruning is recommended to keep the shrub in shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Stereospermum fimbriatum

Stereospermum fimbriatum is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Stereospermum fimbriatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stereospermum fimbriatum?

Stereospermum fimbriatum

What is the family of Stereospermum fimbriatum?

Bignoniaceae

What is the common name of Stereospermum fimbriatum?

Fringed Stereospermum

Species in the Stereospermum genus

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110781-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].