Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
riparium
ID:
780253

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Sandwith

Source:
iplants

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 3: 462 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779586

Common Names

  • Stizophyllum riparium
  • Riparian Stizophyllum
  • Riparian-growing Stizophyllum

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Description

Stizophyllum riparium (also called Riverbank 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 riparium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stizophyllum riparium is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stizophyllum riparium 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 Stizophyllum riparium

Stizophyllum riparium is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Stizophyllum riparium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stizophyllum riparium?

Stizophyllum riparium

What type of plant is Stizophyllum riparium?

Tree

What is the natural habitat of Stizophyllum riparium?

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:246385-2: 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].