Status:
valid
Authors:
R.H.Chang
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 25: 235 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230796
Common Names
- Conspicuous Stauntonia
- Stauntonia conspicua
- Stauntonia conspicua var. conspicua
Description
Stauntonia conspicua (also called Showy Stauntonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It has small, leathery leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Stauntonia conspicua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stauntonia conspicua has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings have long, thin stems with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stauntonia conspicua is a deciduous, woody climber, with twining stems and pinnate leaves. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. Plant in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position.
Where to Find Stauntonia conspicua
Stauntonia conspicua is native to temperate regions of Asia.
Stauntonia conspicua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stauntonia conspicua?
Stauntonia conspicua
What is the natural habitat of Stauntonia conspicua?
It is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
What are the common names of Stauntonia conspicua?
It is commonly known as large-flowered stauntonia, large-flowered stauntonia vine, and large-flowered stauntonia vine.
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,