Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
retusum
ID:
502837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb. & Oerst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn (1853) 45.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502169



Common Names

  • Stigmaphyllon retusum
  • Retuse Stigmaphyllon
  • Retuse Stigmaphyll


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Synonyms

  • Stigmaphyllon lupulus S.Watson [unknown]
  • Stigmaphyllon lindenianum lupulus (S.Watson) Nied. [unknown]
  • Stigmaphyllon lindenianum lupulus Nied. [unknown]
  • Stigmaphyllon lindenianum nicaraguense Nied. [unknown]

Description

Stigmaphyllon retusum (also called Retusum Stigmaphyllon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy leaves and clusters of small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Stigmaphyllon retusum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stigmaphyllon retusum are yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stigmaphyllon retusum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Stigmaphyllon retusum

Stigmaphyllon retusum is native to Mexico and Central America.

Stigmaphyllon retusum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stigmaphyllon retusum?

Stigmaphyllon retusum

What type of plant is Stigmaphyllon retusum?

It is a perennial evergreen shrub.

What is the common name of Stigmaphyllon retusum?

Retuse Stigmaphyllon

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 kew-2596355: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Anders Sandøe Ørsted (1816-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oerst.' in the authors string.