Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
saxatilis
ID:
317694

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(2): 539 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317026



Common Names

  • Stillingia Saxatilis
  • Rocky Stillingia
  • Rockyleaf Stillingia


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Synonyms

  • Stillingia loranthacea Pax [unknown]
  • Stillingia salpingadenia saxatilis Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Gymnostillingia loranthacea Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Stillingia saxatilis (also called Rocky 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 saxatilis 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 saxatilis is a yellow-green color and has five petals. The seed is small and round and the seedlings have a single stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stillingia saxatilis 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 saxatilis

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

Stillingia saxatilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stillingia saxatilis?

Stillingia saxatilis

What type of plant is Stillingia saxatilis?

Herbaceous perennial

What are the common names of Stillingia saxatilis?

Saxatilis, 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