Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
insignis
ID:
193652

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Compton) B.-E.van Wyk & A.L.Schutte

Source:
ildis

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot.15: 67 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192981



Common Names

  • Stirtonanthus insignis
  • Insignis Mahogany
  • Insignis Tree


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Synonyms

  • Stirtonia insigna Compton [unknown]
  • Podalyria insignis Compton [valid]
  • Podalyria insigens Compton [unknown]
  • Stirtonia insignis (Compton) B.-E.van Wyk & A.L.Schutte [valid]

Description

Stirtonanthus insignis (also called Stirtonanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall, with yellow flowers. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Stirtonanthus insignis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stirtonanthus insignis has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stirtonanthus insignis is a shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Oceania. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Stirtonanthus insignis

Stirtonanthus insignis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Stirtonanthus insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stirtonanthus insignis?

Stirtonanthus insignis

What is the common name of Stirtonanthus insignis?

Stirtonanthus

What is the family of Stirtonanthus insignis?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Robert Harold Compton (1886-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Compton' in the authors string.
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
Anne Lise Schutte (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Schutte' in the authors string.