Stereospermum harmsianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
harmsianum
ID:
780323
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3b): 243 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779656
Common Names
- Harmsian Sterospermum
- Harmsian Sterospermum Tree
- Harmsian Sterospermum Shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stereospermum harmsianum (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 harmsianum 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 harmsianum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stereospermum harmsianum is a small, evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Stereospermum harmsianum
Stereospermum harmsianum is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Stereospermum harmsianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stereospermum harmsianum?
Stereospermum harmsianum
What is the family of Stereospermum harmsianum?
Bignoniaceae
What is the common name of Stereospermum harmsianum?
Harms' Stereospermum
Species in the Stereospermum genus
Stereospermum tomentosum, Stereospermum undatum, Stereospermum strigilosum, Stereospermum variabile, Stereospermum acuminatissimum, Stereospermum angustifolium, Stereospermum annamense, Stereospermum boivini, Stereospermum chelonoides, Stereospermum cylindricum, Stereospermum euphorioides, Stereospermum arcuatum, Stereospermum harmsianum, Stereospermum fimbriatum, Stereospermum hildebrandtii, Stereospermum kunthianum, Stereospermum leonense, Stereospermum longiflorum, Stereospermum nematocarpum, Stereospermum rhoifolium, Stereospermum neuranthum, Stereospermum zenkeri, Stereospermum gentryi, Stereospermum randrianaivoi, Stereospermum boivinii, Stereospermum fimbriatum, Stereospermum nematocarpum, Stereospermum strigillosum, Stereospermum binhchauense, Stereospermum colais,
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
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110785-1: 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].