Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
caatingicola
ID:
1305835

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.F.Almeida & Amorim

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 174: 83 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318289

Common Names

  • Stigmaphyllon caatingicola
  • Caatingicola Stigmaphyllon
  • Stigmaphyllon Caatingicola

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Description

Stigmaphyllon caatingicola (also called Caatinga Stigmaphyllon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Brazil, and is found in dry forests and caatinga vegetation. It has a grey-brown bark and its leaves are alternate, elliptic, and have a leathery texture.

Uses & Benefits

Stigmaphyllon caatingicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stigmaphyllon caatingicola has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stigmaphyllon caatingicola can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Stigmaphyllon caatingicola

Stigmaphyllon caatingicola can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Stigmaphyllon caatingicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stigmaphyllon caatingicola?

Stigmaphyllon caatingicola

What is the common name of Stigmaphyllon caatingicola?

Stigmaphyllon caatingicola

What is the family of Stigmaphyllon caatingicola?

Malpighiaceae

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

André M. Amorim (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Amorim' in the authors string.
Rafael Felipe De Almeida: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.F.Almeida' in the authors string.