Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
treculiana
ID:
317733

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 68: 91 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317065



Common Names

  • Stillingia Treculiana
  • Trecul's Stillingia
  • Trecul'sleaf Stillingia


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Synonyms

  • Sapium annuum dentatum Torr. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania treculiana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Stillingia dentata (Torr.) Britton & Rusby [unknown]
  • Stillingia torreyana S.Watson [unknown]
  • Sapium annuum bidentatum Torr. [unknown]
  • Gymnanthes treculiana Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Stillingia treculiana (also called Trecul's 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 treculiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stillingia treculiana 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 treculiana is a small tree native to South America. 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 treculiana

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

Stillingia treculiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stillingia treculiana?

Stillingia treculiana

What is the common name of Stillingia treculiana?

Trecul's Stillingia

What is the natural habitat of Stillingia treculiana?

Dry woods, thickets, and prairies

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-198001: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.