Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
stokesii
ID:
983685

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 130: 151 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000983023



Common Names

  • Homalanthus stokesii
  • Stoke's Bleeding-Heart
  • Stokesii Bleeding-Heart


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Uses & Benefits

Homalanthus stokesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Homalanthus stokesii are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Homalanthus stokesii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 3 metres. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be treated with a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mixture. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mixture and kept moist. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny position.

Where to Find Homalanthus stokesii

Homalanthus stokesii is native to Australia.

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

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References