Rochefortia stellata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stellata
ID:
402192
Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton & P.Wilson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 16: 96 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401524
Common Names
- Rochefortia Stellata
- Stellata Plant
- Stellata Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rochefortia stellata (also called 'Star-shaped Sea Lavender', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in coastal areas, salt marshes, and other areas with salty soils. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves with a scaly texture.
Uses & Benefits
Rochefortia stellata is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Rochefortia stellata sub. maisiensis G.KlotzFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rochefortia stellata are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rochefortia stellata is a perennial herb that is native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Rochefortia stellata
Rochefortia stellata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.
Rochefortia stellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rochefortia stellata?
Rochefortia stellata
What type of plant is Rochefortia stellata?
It is a shrub
Where is Rochefortia stellata found?
It is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras
Species in the Rochefortia genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,
References
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:221590-2: Based on the initial data import