Stigmatodon francae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
francae
ID:
1543665
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.R.Couto, Manhães & A.F.Costa
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Novon 28: 276 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024808
Common Names
- Stigmatodon francae
- Francae Stigmatodon
- Stigmatodon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stigmatodon francae (also called Franca's Stigmatodon, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, open forests and heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Stigmatodon francae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stigmatodon francae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stigmatodon francae is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone.
Where to Find Stigmatodon francae
Stigmatodon francae can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.
Stigmatodon francae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stigmatodon francae?
Stigmatodon francae
What is the common name of Stigmatodon francae?
Franca's Stigmatodon
Where is Stigmatodon francae native to?
India
Species in the Stigmatodon genus
Stigmatodon amadoi, Stigmatodon apparicianus, Stigmatodon belloi, Stigmatodon bifidus, Stigmatodon brassicoides, Stigmatodon costae, Stigmatodon harrylutheri, Stigmatodon magnibracteatus, Stigmatodon multifoliatus, Stigmatodon plurifolius, Stigmatodon rosulatulus, Stigmatodon sanctateresensis, Stigmatodon croceanus, Stigmatodon euclidianus, Stigmatodon fontellanus, Stigmatodon funebris, Stigmatodon gastinianus, Stigmatodon goniorachis, Stigmatodon francae, Stigmatodon attenuatoides,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77213771-1: 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].