Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
staavioides
ID:
750832

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sond.) A.V.Hall

Source:
cmp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 1147 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750165



Common Names

  • Staavia staavioides
  • Staavioides Staavia
  • Staavioides Staavia


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Description

Staavia staavioides (also called Staavia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a woody stem and produces small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Staavia staavioides is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Staavia staavioides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, thin stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staavia staavioides is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division in the spring or cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Staavia staavioides

Staavia staavioides can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, from Colombia to Peru.

Staavia staavioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staavia staavioides?

Staavia staavioides

What is the common name of Staavia staavioides?

Staavioid Staavia

What is the natural habitat of Staavia staavioides?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
Anthony Vincent Hall (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.V.Hall' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77114345-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.