Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
499334

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Keay & Miege) Boutique

Source:
cmp

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 29: 431 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498666



Common Names

  • Stachyanthus occidentalis
  • Western Stachyanthus
  • Western Broom


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Synonyms

  • Neostachyanthus occidentalis Keay & Miege [unknown]

Description

Stachyanthus occidentalis (also called Western Stachyanthus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Stemonuraceae. It is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 80 cm tall. It is native to India and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stachyanthus occidentalis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stachyanthus occidentalis are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachyanthus occidentalis is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or division.

Where to Find Stachyanthus occidentalis

Stachyanthus occidentalis can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Angola.

Stachyanthus occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachyanthus occidentalis?

Stachyanthus occidentalis

What is the common name of Stachyanthus occidentalis?

Western Stachyanthus

What is the family of Stachyanthus occidentalis?

Acanthaceae

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2591472: Based on the initial data import
Ronald William John Keay (1920-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keay' in the authors string.
Raymond Boutique (1906-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boutique' in the authors string.