Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
bonariense
ID:
1236741

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) C.E.Anderson

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 48: 543 (1996 publ. 1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236079



Common Names

  • Stigmaphyllon
  • Bonariense
  • Stigmaphyllon Bonariense


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Description

Stigmaphyllon bonariense (also called Bonariense Stigmaphyllon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malpighiaceae. It is native to western South America, from Colombia to Peru and Bolivia. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 meters in height. The leaves are ovate and the flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Stigmaphyllon bonariense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stigmaphyllon bonariense has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stigmaphyllon bonariense is an evergreen shrub native to South America and is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Stigmaphyllon bonariense

Stigmaphyllon bonariense is native to Argentina and can be found in the Chaco region.

Species in the Stigmaphyllon genus

Stigmaphyllon puberum, Stigmaphyllon paralias, Stigmaphyllon sagranum, Stigmaphyllon retusum, Stigmaphyllon lindenianum, Stigmaphyllon lalandianum, Stigmaphyllon jobertii, Stigmaphyllon macedoanum, Stigmaphyllon matogrossense, Stigmaphyllon tomentosum, Stigmaphyllon sinuatum, Stigmaphyllon singulare, Stigmaphyllon vitifolium, Stigmaphyllon adenodon, Stigmaphyllon gayanum, Stigmaphyllon ellipticum, Stigmaphyllon finlayanum, Stigmaphyllon hatschbachii, Stigmaphyllon hispidum, Stigmaphyllon glabrum, Stigmaphyllon auriculatum, Stigmaphyllon bradei, Stigmaphyllon bogotense, Stigmaphyllon blanchetii, Stigmaphyllon carautae, Stigmaphyllon bannisterioides, Stigmaphyllon dichotomum, Stigmaphyllon crenatum, Stigmaphyllon ciliatum, Stigmaphyllon cordatum, Stigmaphyllon lanceolatum, Stigmaphyllon solomonense, Stigmaphyllon angustifolium, Stigmaphyllon timoriense, Stigmaphyllon taomense, Stigmaphyllon sundaicum, Stigmaphyllon pullenii, Stigmaphyllon intermedium, Stigmaphyllon albidum, Stigmaphyllon australiense, Stigmaphyllon brassii, Stigmaphyllon dealbatum, Stigmaphyllon discolor, Stigmaphyllon gymnopodum, Stigmaphyllon abutilifolium, Stigmaphyllon mackeeanum, Stigmaphyllon mariae, Stigmaphyllon mcphersonii, Stigmaphyllon merrillii, Stigmaphyllon micranthum,

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50087904: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Christiane Eva Anderson (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Anderson' in the authors string.