Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
oligophylla
ID:
1070841

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & Chun

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 5: 54 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001070179



Common Names

  • Stauntonia oligophylla
  • Stauntonia
  • Few-Leaved Stauntonia


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Description

Stauntonia oligophylla (also called Few-leaved Stauntonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen vine that grows up to 10 m (33 ft) tall. It is native to East Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Stauntonia oligophylla is used as an ornamental plant, for its essential oils, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stauntonia oligophylla are white, bell-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stauntonia oligophylla is a perennial herb that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Stauntonia oligophylla

Stauntonia oligophylla is native to China and can be found in moist, shady habitats.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-17700017: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.