Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radiata
ID:
439837

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Dahl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1787

Citation Micro:
Observ. Bot. : 15 (1787)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439169



Common Names

  • Staavia radiata
  • Radiate Staavia
  • Radiate Night-Blooming Cereus


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Synonyms

  • Phylica nuda Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Phylica radiata L. [unknown]

Description

Staavia radiata (also called Radiate Staavia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 3 meters. It has oblong leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Staavia radiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as cut flowers for bouquets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, fever, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Staavia radiata has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staavia radiata is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and warm until they root.

Where to Find Staavia radiata

Staavia radiata is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Staavia radiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staavia radiata?

Staavia radiata

Where is Staavia radiata native to?

Central and South America

What type of plant is Staavia radiata?

Tropical shrub

Species in the Bruniaceae family

Audouinia capitata, Audouinia laxa, Audouinia laevis, Audouinia esterhuyseniae, Audouinia hispida, Berzelia abrotanoides, Berzelia alopecuroides, Berzelia arachnoidea, Berzelia burchellii, Berzelia commutata, Berzelia cordifolia, Berzelia dregeana, Berzelia ecklonii, Berzelia galpinii, Berzelia incurva, Berzelia intermedia, Berzelia lanuginosa, Berzelia rubra, Berzelia squarrosa, Berzelia albiflora, Berzelia stokoei, Berzelia alopecurioides, Brunia cordata, Brunia fragarioides, Brunia laevis, Brunia macrocephala, Brunia microphylla, Brunia neglecta, Brunia noduliflora, Brunia paleacea, Brunia phylicoides, Brunia squalida, Brunia villosa, Brunia virgata, Brunia palustris, Brunia compacta, Brunia barnardii, Brunia monostyla, Brunia africana, Brunia purpurea, Brunia pentandra, Brunia sphaerocephala, Brunia monogyna, Brunia powrieae, Brunia oblongifolia, Brunia pillansii, Brunia esterhuyseniae, Brunia trigyna, Brunia schlechteri, Brunia callunoides,

References

Anders Dahl (1751-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126521-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.