Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
billardierei
ID:
1410815

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) D.A.German

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 48: 81. 2017

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423280



Common Names

  • Billardiere's Sterigmostemum
  • Sterigmostemum
  • Strigmostemum


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Description

Sterigmostemum billardierei (also called Billardiere's sterigmostemum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Pedaliaceae family. It is native to India, Pakistan, and Nepal. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as in grasslands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Sterigmostemum billardierei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a component of rock gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sterigmostemum billardierei has small, yellow flowers with 4 petals and 4 stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sterigmostemum billardierei is an easy-to-grow perennial that is propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a pot of well-draining soil and keep them moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings from a healthy plant and allow the cut end to dry for a few days. Once the cut end has dried, place the cutting in a pot of well-draining soil and water it lightly. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Sterigmostemum billardierei

Sterigmostemum billardierei can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Sterigmostemum billardierei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sterigmostemum billardierei?

Sterigmostemum billardierei

What are the common names of Sterigmostemum billardierei?

Billardierei sterigmostemum, Billardiereoid sterigmostemum

What is the natural habitat of Sterigmostemum billardierei?

Sterigmostemum billardierei is native to tropical Africa

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Dmitry Aleksandrovich German (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.German' in the authors string.