Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
filamentosa
ID:
431772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griff.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Not. Pl. Asiat. 4: 384 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431104



Common Names

  • Stauntonia filamentosa
  • Filamentosa Stauntonia
  • Stauntonia Filamentosa


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Synonyms

  • Parvatia filamentosa Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Stauntonia racemosa Chatterjee [unknown]
  • Holboellia filamentosa (Griff.) H.N.Qin [unknown]
  • Holboellia khasiana T.K.Paul & M.P.Nayar [unknown]

Description

Stauntonia filamentosa (also called Chinese Ivy, among many other common names) is a perennial, evergreen climber native to China and Japan. It has glossy, dark green leaves, which are heart-shaped and deeply lobed. It produces small, white flowers in the summer, followed by black berries. It is typically found in woodlands, forests, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Stauntonia filamentosa 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 filamentosa 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 filamentosa 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 filamentosa

Stauntonia filamentosa is native to China and Japan.

Stauntonia filamentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stauntonia filamentosa?

Stauntonia filamentosa

What is the common name of Stauntonia filamentosa?

Chinese ivy

What is the family of Stauntonia filamentosa?

Araliaceae

Species in the Lardizabalaceae family

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