Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
hexaphylla
ID:
431771

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Decne.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 12: 105 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431103



Common Names

  • Stauntonia hexaphylla
  • Hexaphylla Stauntonia
  • Stauntonia Hexaphylla


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Description

Stauntonia hexaphylla (also called 'Six-Leaved 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 hexaphylla 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 hexaphylla 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 hexaphylla 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 hexaphylla

Stauntonia hexaphylla is native to China and Japan.

Stauntonia hexaphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stauntonia hexaphylla?

Stauntonia hexaphylla

What is the common name of Stauntonia hexaphylla?

Japanese ivy

What is the family of Stauntonia hexaphylla?

Araliaceae

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,

References

Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:107615-1: Based on the initial data import