Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
chinensis
ID:
431770

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 1: 514 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431102



Common Names

  • Stauntonia chinensis
  • Chinensis Stauntonia
  • Stauntonia Chinensis


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Synonyms

  • Stauntonia hainanensis T.C.Chen [unknown]
  • Stauntonia pseudomaculata C.Y.Wu & S.H.Huang [unknown]

Description

Stauntonia chinensis (also called 'Chinese Stauntonia', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in wet mountain areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stauntonia chinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stauntonia chinensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stauntonia chinensis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to the dry forests of China. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Stauntonia chinensis

Stauntonia chinensis can be found in East Asia, including China.

Stauntonia chinensis FAQ

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Araliaceae

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