Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
vermicularis
ID:
315434

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 4: 472 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314766



Common Names

  • Vermicular Stachystemon
  • Wood Betony
  • Woundwort


Searching for Stachystemon vermicularis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Pseudanthus vermicularis (Planch.) F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Stachystemon vermicularis (also called 'Wormleaf Stachystemon', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to the southwestern United States. It has small, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stachystemon vermicularis is a perennial herb that is used in traditional medicine for treating skin and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stachystemon vermicularis has white or yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

Searching for Stachystemon vermicularis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Stachystemon vermicularis can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. Division is the easiest and quickest method. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Stachystemon vermicularis

Stachystemon vermicularis can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona and New Mexico.

Stachystemon vermicularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachystemon vermicularis?

Stachystemon vermicularis

What is the common name of Stachystemon vermicularis?

Worm-like Stachystemon

What is the habitat of Stachystemon vermicularis?

Woodlands, thickets, and roadsides

Species in the Picrodendraceae family

Androstachys johnsonii, Aristogeitonia limoniifolia, Aristogeitonia lophirifolia, Aristogeitonia magnistipula, Aristogeitonia monophylla, Aristogeitonia perrieri, Aristogeitonia uapacifolia, Aristogeitonia gabonica, Austrobuxus alticola, Austrobuxus brevipes, Austrobuxus carunculatus, Austrobuxus clusiaceus, Austrobuxus cracens, Austrobuxus cuneatus, Austrobuxus ellipticus, Austrobuxus eugeniifolius, Austrobuxus horneanus, Austrobuxus huerlimannii, Austrobuxus mandjelicus, Austrobuxus megacarpus, Austrobuxus montis-do, Austrobuxus nitidus, Austrobuxus ovalis, Austrobuxus pauciflorus, Austrobuxus petiolaris, Austrobuxus rubiginosus, Austrobuxus swainii, Austrobuxus vieillardii, Austrobuxus dentatus, Austrobuxus celebicus, Choriceras majus, Choriceras tricorne, Dissiliaria baloghioides, Dissiliaria indistincta, Dissiliaria laxinervis, Dissiliaria muelleri, Dissiliaria surculosa, Dissiliaria tuckeri, Hyaenanche globosa, Kairothamnus phyllanthoides, Longetia buxoides, Micrantheum demissum, Micrantheum ericoides, Micrantheum hexandrum, Micrantheum serpentinum, Mischodon zeylanicus, Neoroepera banksii, Neoroepera buxifolia, Oldfieldia africana, Oldfieldia dactylophylla,

References