Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
perforatum
ID:
780246

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham.) Miers

Source:
iplants

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Hort. Soc. London 3: 198 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779579

Common Names

  • Stizophyllum perforatum
  • Perforated Stizophyllum
  • Perforate Stizophyllum

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Description

Stizophyllum perforatum (also called Perforate Stizophyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to India and is found in deciduous forests. The leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate in shape with entire margins. The flowers are white and fragrant, and the fruits are small, round, and woody.

Uses & Benefits

Stizophyllum perforatum is a species of flowering plant native to Asia. It is used in gardens as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stizophyllum perforatum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stizophyllum perforatum is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Pruning is recommended to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Stizophyllum perforatum

Stizophyllum perforatum is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru.

Stizophyllum perforatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stizophyllum perforatum?

Stizophyllum perforatum

What type of plant is Stizophyllum perforatum?

Tree

What is the natural habitat of Stizophyllum perforatum?

Dry deciduous forests

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

Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1166092-2: 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].