Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
staudtii
ID:
717228

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) Staner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 16: 207 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716561



Common Names

  • Heckeldora staudtii
  • Staudt's Heckeldora
  • Staudtii Heckeldora


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Synonyms

  • Guarea angustifolia (Pierre) Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Guarea parviflora Baker f. [unknown]
  • Guarea pierreana Harms [unknown]
  • Guarea staudtii Harms [unknown]
  • Heckeldora acuminata Perre ex Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Heckeldora klainei Pierre [unknown]
  • Heckeldora angustifolia Pierre [unknown]
  • Heckeldora latifolia Pierre [unknown]

Description

Heckeldora staudtii (also called Staudt's Heckeldora, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and produces white flowers in the summer. It is found in rocky areas and open shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Heckeldora staudtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used to treat various ailments such as colds, coughs, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heckeldora staudtii has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heckeldora staudtii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a partially shaded location and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Cut back stems in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Heckeldora staudtii

Heckeldora staudtii can be found in the dry grasslands of South Africa.

Heckeldora staudtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heckeldora staudtii?

Heckeldora staudtii

What is the common name of Heckeldora staudtii?

Staudt's Heckeldora

What is the natural habitat of Heckeldora staudtii?

Dry grasslands and rocky hillsides

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2840758: Based on the initial data import
Pierre Staner (1901-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Staner' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.