Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
stipularis
ID:
426093

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 266 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425425



Common Names

  • Vallea Stipularis
  • Stipular Vallea
  • Stipular Valerian


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Synonyms

  • Vallea pubescens Kunth [unknown]
  • Vallea ovata Turcz. [unknown]
  • Vallea cordifolia Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Vallea pyrifolia Turcz. [unknown]
  • Vallea glabra Miers [unknown]
  • Vallea cernua Turcz. [unknown]
  • Vallea macrophylla Turcz. [unknown]
  • Vallea schlimii Turcz. [unknown]
  • Vallea stipularis parvifolia J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Vallea stipularis pyrifolia F.Ballard [unknown]

Description

Vallea stipularis (also called stipular vallea, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to the Caucasus region. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Vallea stipularis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vallea stipularis has small, white or pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vallea stipularis is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden and will bloom from mid-summer to early fall.

Where to Find Vallea stipularis

Vallea stipularis can be found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.

Vallea stipularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vallea stipularis?

Vallea stipularis

What is the common name of Vallea stipularis?

Stipularis

What is the natural habitat of Vallea stipularis?

Forests and woodlands

Species in the Vallea genus

Species in the Elaeocarpaceae family

Aceratium archboldianum, Aceratium brassii, Aceratium calomala, Aceratium concinnum, Aceratium dasyphyllum, Aceratium doggrellii, Aceratium ferrugineum, Aceratium hypoleucum, Aceratium ledermannii, Aceratium megalospermum, Aceratium muellerianum, Aceratium oppositifolium, Aceratium pachypetalum, Aceratium parvifolium, Aceratium pittosporoides, Aceratium sericeum, Aceratium sericoleopsis, Aceratium sinuatum, Aceratium sphaerocarpum, Aceratium tomentosum, Aristotelia australasica, Aristotelia chilensis, Aristotelia colensoi, Aristotelia fruticosa, Aristotelia peduncularis, Aristotelia serrata, Crinodendron brasiliense, Crinodendron hookerianum, Crinodendron patagua, Crinodendron tucumanum, Dubouzetia acuminata, Dubouzetia australiensis, Dubouzetia campanulata, Dubouzetia caudiculata, Dubouzetia confusa, Dubouzetia dentata, Dubouzetia elegans, Dubouzetia galorei, Dubouzetia guillauminii, Dubouzetia kairoi, Dubouzetia saxatilis, Elaeocarpus glandulosus, Elaeocarpus tremulus, Elaeocarpus sedentarius, Elaeocarpus acmocarpus, Elaeocarpus acmosepalus, Elaeocarpus acrantherus, Elaeocarpus acronodia, Elaeocarpus acuminatus, Elaeocarpus adenopus,

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