Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Anderson
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 16: 45 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243703
Common Names
- Stigmaphyllon Tonduzii
- Tonduzii Stigmaphyllon
- Tonduz's Stigmaphyllon
Description
Stigmaphyllon tonduzii (also called 'Tonduz's Stigmaphyllon', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Stigmaphyllon tonduzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stigmaphyllon tonduzii has white flowers with five petals and a calyx of five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stigmaphyllon tonduzii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist potting mix.
Where to Find Stigmaphyllon tonduzii
Stigmaphyllon tonduzii is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Stigmaphyllon tonduzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stigmaphyllon tonduzii?
Stigmaphyllon tonduzii
What is the common name of Stigmaphyllon tonduzii?
Tonduz's stigmaphyllon
What type of plant is Stigmaphyllon tonduzii?
Herbaceous perennial
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,