Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichotoma
ID:
439838

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Pillans

Source:
cmp

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 13: 175 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439170



Common Names

  • Staavia trichotoma
  • Trichotomous Staavia
  • Trichotomous Night-Blooming Cereus


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Synonyms

  • Phylica globosa Thunb. [unknown]
  • Phylica trichotoma Thunb. [unknown]

Description

Staavia trichotoma (also called Trichotomous 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 trichotoma 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 trichotoma 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 trichotoma 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 trichotoma

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

Staavia trichotoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staavia trichotoma?

Staavia trichotoma

Where is Staavia trichotoma native to?

Central and South America

What type of plant is Staavia trichotoma?

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

Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Neville Stuart Pillans (1884-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pillans' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126523-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.