Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
stratfordiae
ID:
750828

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Barker & Cockerton

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 21: 71 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750161



Common Names

  • Stackhousia stratfordiae
  • Stratford's Stackhousia
  • Stratford's Stackhousia


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Description

Stackhousia stratfordiae (also called 'Stratford's Stackhousia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has white and pink flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is commonly found in moist, loamy soils in forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Stackhousia stratfordiae is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stackhousia stratfordiae has white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stackhousia stratfordiae 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 Stackhousia stratfordiae

Stackhousia stratfordiae can be found in the tropical rainforests of Australia, from Queensland to the Northern Territory.

Stackhousia stratfordiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stackhousia stratfordiae?

Stackhousia stratfordiae

What is the common name of Stackhousia stratfordiae?

Stratford's Stackhousia

What is the natural habitat of Stackhousia stratfordiae?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Australia

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

William Robert Barker (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Barker' in the authors string.
Geoff T.B. Cockerton: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cockerton' in the authors string.