Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hildebrandtii
ID:
780335

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) H.Perrier

Source:
iplants

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Colon. Marseille , sér. 5, 6(1): 15 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779668



Common Names

  • Hildebrandtii Sterospermum
  • Hildebrandtii Sterospermum Tree
  • Hildebrandtii Sterospermum Shrub


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stereospermum hildebrandtii are white, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard, round seed coat. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stereospermum hildebrandtii 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 hildebrandtii

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

Stereospermum hildebrandtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stereospermum hildebrandtii?

Stereospermum hildebrandtii

What is the family of Stereospermum hildebrandtii?

Bignoniaceae

What is the common name of Stereospermum hildebrandtii?

Hildebrandt's 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

Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110788-1: 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].