Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
317552

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. & Hook.f. ex Hemsl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 3: 135 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316884



Common Names

  • Stillingia Acutifolia
  • Sharp-leaf Stillingia
  • Sharpleaf Stillingia


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Synonyms

  • Sapium acutifolium Benth. [unknown]
  • Stillingia macrantha Benth. & Hook.f. ex Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Stillingia pietatis McVaugh [unknown]
  • Stillingia propria Brandegee [unknown]
  • Gymnostillingia acutifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Gymnostillingia macrantha Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Stillingia acutifolia (also called Stillingia acutifolia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are linear-lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink. It grows in moist areas, such as along streams, in forests, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stillingia acutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stillingia acutifolia is white, with a yellow center, and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stillingia acutifolia is a small tree native to the Caribbean. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and treated with rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Stillingia acutifolia

Stillingia acutifolia is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Stillingia acutifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stillingia acutifolia?

Stillingia acutifolia

What is the common name of Stillingia acutifolia?

Sharp-leaved Stillingia

What is the natural habitat of Stillingia acutifolia?

Mountainous regions of the Southern Appalachian Mountains

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-197837: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.