Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
taylorii
ID:
504188

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Cusset

Source:
ksu

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 13: 308 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000503520



Common Names

  • Stonesia taylorii
  • Taylor's Stonesia
  • Taylorii Stonesia


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Description

Stonesia taylorii (also called Taylor's Stonesia, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant with white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the western United States, and is found in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stonesia taylorii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stonesia taylorii is a white to pale pink, 5-petalled, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stonesia taylorii is a shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It is usually propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by stem cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Stonesia taylorii

Stonesia taylorii is native to South East Asia and can be found in tropical forests and along streams.

Stonesia taylorii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stonesia taylorii?

Stonesia taylorii

What is the common name of Stonesia taylorii?

Taylorii

What is the natural habitat of Stonesia taylorii?

Open woodlands and grasslands

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References