Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
latifolia
ID:
431767

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) R.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Numer. List : n.º 4950 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431099



Common Names

  • Stauntonia latifolia
  • Latifolia Stauntonia
  • Stauntonia


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Synonyms

  • Holboellia latifolia Wall. [unknown]
  • Holboellia ovatifoliolata Y.C.Wu & T.C.Chen [unknown]
  • Hoya cavaleriei H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Holboellia latifolia latifolia [unknown]
  • Holboellia latifolia chartacea C.Y.Wu & S.H.Huang ex H.N.Qin [unknown]

Description

Stauntonia latifolia (also called 'Broad-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 latifolia 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 latifolia 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 latifolia 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 latifolia

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

Stauntonia latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stauntonia latifolia?

Stauntonia latifolia

What is the common name of Stauntonia latifolia?

Chinese ivy

What is the family of Stauntonia latifolia?

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:107616-1: Based on the initial data import