Status:
valid
Authors:
Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
Cycl. 33: n.º 1 (1816)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492059
Common Names
- Viminea Stackhousia
- Stackhousia viminea
- Viminea Stackhousia
Synonyms
- Stackhousia doryopetala Schuch. [unknown]
- Stackhousia flava Hook.f. [unknown]
- Stackhousia viminea flava (Hook.) Pamp. [valid]
- Stackhousia viminea genuina Pamp. [invalid]
Description
Stackhousia viminea (also called 'Vimineous Stackhousia', among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Stackhousia viminea is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stackhousia viminea has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stackhousia viminea is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1.5–2 m. It prefers a sunny position in a well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Stackhousia viminea
Stackhousia viminea is native to Australia.
Stackhousia viminea FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Stackhousia viminea?
Stackhousia viminea is native to Australia.
What is the size of Stackhousia viminea?
Stackhousia viminea typically grows to a height of 1 to 2 meters.
What is the scientific name of Stackhousia viminea?
The scientific name of Stackhousia viminea is Stackhousia viminea.
Species in the Stackhousia genus
Stackhousia annua,
Stackhousia aspericocca,
Stackhousia clementii,
Stackhousia dielsii,
Stackhousia megaloptera,
Stackhousia minima,
Stackhousia muricata,
Stackhousia nuda,
Stackhousia pulvinaris,
Stackhousia scoparia,
Stackhousia spathulata,
Stackhousia umbellata,
Stackhousia viminea,
Stackhousia intermedia,
Stackhousia subterranea,
Stackhousia stratfordiae,
Stackhousia monogyna,
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,