Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.N.Qin) Christenh.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 29: 265 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334113
Common Names
- Stauntonia Brachyandra
- Brachyandra Stauntonia
- Brachyandra
Description
Stauntonia brachyandra (also called Short-stalked Stauntonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lardizabalaceae family. It is native to China and Taiwan. It is found in moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Stauntonia brachyandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stauntonia brachyandra has small, white flowers, which are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stauntonia brachyandra is a terrestrial orchid native to China. It is best grown in a well-drained medium that is composed of equal parts of peat moss, perlite, and sand. The medium should be kept moist but not wet. The plant should be grown in bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C). Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Stauntonia brachyandra
Stauntonia brachyandra can be found in China and Vietnam.
Stauntonia brachyandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stauntonia brachyandra?
Stauntonia brachyandra
What is the family of Stauntonia brachyandra?
Lardizabalaceae
What is the natural habitat of Stauntonia brachyandra?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Stauntonia genus
Stauntonia latifolia,
Stauntonia angustifolia,
Stauntonia chinensis,
Stauntonia hexaphylla,
Stauntonia filamentosa,
Stauntonia maculata,
Stauntonia trinervia,
Stauntonia obovatifoliola,
Stauntonia oligophylla,
Stauntonia yaoshanensis,
Stauntonia conspicua,
Stauntonia parviflora,
Stauntonia purpurea,
Stauntonia obcordatilimba,
Stauntonia cavalerieana,
Stauntonia duclouxii,
Stauntonia decora,
Stauntonia brunoniana,
Stauntonia libera,
Stauntonia obovata,
Stauntonia brachyandra,
Stauntonia chapaensis,
Stauntonia coriacea,
Stauntonia crassifolia,
Stauntonia grandiflora,
Stauntonia linearifolia,
Stauntonia medogensis,
Stauntonia pterocaulis,
Species in the Lardizabalaceae family
Akebia longeracemosa,
Akebia pentaphylla,
Akebia quinata,
Akebia trifoliata,
Akebia apetala,
Akebia longisepala,
Boquila trifoliolata,
Decaisnea fargesii,
Decaisnea insignis,
Lardizabala funaria,
Sargentodoxa cuneata,
Sinofranchetia chinensis,
Stauntonia latifolia,
Stauntonia angustifolia,
Stauntonia chinensis,
Stauntonia hexaphylla,
Stauntonia filamentosa,
Stauntonia maculata,
Stauntonia trinervia,
Stauntonia obovatifoliola,
Stauntonia oligophylla,
Stauntonia yaoshanensis,
Stauntonia conspicua,
Stauntonia parviflora,
Stauntonia purpurea,
Stauntonia obcordatilimba,
Stauntonia cavalerieana,
Stauntonia duclouxii,
Stauntonia decora,
Stauntonia brunoniana,
Stauntonia libera,
Stauntonia obovata,
Stauntonia brachyandra,
Stauntonia chapaensis,
Stauntonia coriacea,
Stauntonia crassifolia,
Stauntonia grandiflora,
Stauntonia linearifolia,
Stauntonia medogensis,
Stauntonia pterocaulis,