Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
stenactis
ID:
1077156

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
tro

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 11: 250 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076494



Common Names

  • Tristellateia Stenactis
  • Stenactis Tristellateia
  • Stenactis


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Description

Tristellateia stenactis (also called Yellow-flowered Tristellateia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tristellateia stenactis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tristellateia stenactis var. richardii (Baill.) Arènes

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tristellateia stenactis has white flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are small, brown, and round, and the seedlings are about 5 cm tall and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tristellateia stenactis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°C (50°F). It is a fast-growing plant and can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Tristellateia stenactis

Tristellateia stenactis is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

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,

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