Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
paucidentata
ID:
317666

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 14: 298 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316998



Common Names

  • Stillingia Paucidentata
  • Few-toothed Stillingia
  • Few-toothedleaf Stillingia


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Synonyms

  • Stillingia linearifolia paucidentata (S.Watson) Jeps. [unknown]

Description

Stillingia paucidentata (also called Few-toothed Stillingia, among many other common names) is a species of Euphorbiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing in dry, open habitats in the western United States. It has alternate, lanceolate leaves that are dark green and smooth above, and paler and hairy below. The flowers are small, yellow and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Stillingia paucidentata is a yellowish-green color, with 5 petals and 5 sepals. The seed is small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stillingia paucidentata is a terrestrial orchid that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division or seed and can take up to two years to reach maturity.

Where to Find Stillingia paucidentata

Stillingia paucidentata is native to the southeastern United States, from South Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

Stillingia paucidentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stillingia paucidentata?

Stillingia paucidentata

What type of plant is Stillingia paucidentata?

Herbaceous perennial

What are the common names of Stillingia paucidentata?

Paucidentata, Stillingia

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-197940: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.