Stillingia peruviana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
317667
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.J.Rogers
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 38: 223 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316999
Common Names
- Stillingia Peruviana
- Peruvian Stillingia
- Peruvianleaf Stillingia
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- Stillingia salpingadenia peruviana J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
Description
Stillingia peruviana (also called Peruvian 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 peruviana 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 peruviana is white to pale yellow, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. Seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stillingia peruviana 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 peruviana
Stillingia peruviana is native to Peru.
Stillingia peruviana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stillingia peruviana?
Stillingia peruviana
What type of plant is Stillingia peruviana?
Herbaceous perennial
What are the common names of Stillingia peruviana?
Peruviana, Stillingia
Species in the Stillingia genus
Stillingia acutifolia, Stillingia aquatica, Stillingia argutedentata, Stillingia bicarpellaris, Stillingia bodenbenderi, Stillingia dichotoma, Stillingia diphtherina, Stillingia linearifolia, Stillingia lineata, Stillingia oppositifolia, Stillingia parvifolia, Stillingia paucidentata, Stillingia peruviana, Stillingia querceticola, Stillingia salpingadenia, Stillingia sanguinolenta, Stillingia saxatilis, Stillingia scutellifera, Stillingia spinulosa, Stillingia sylvatica, Stillingia terminalis, Stillingia texana, Stillingia trapezoidea, Stillingia treculiana, Stillingia uleana, Stillingia zelayensis, Stillingia tenella,
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-197941: Based on the initial data import
David James Rogers (1918-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Rogers' in the authors string.