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
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.
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 Stonesia genus
Species in the Podostemaceae family
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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,
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Apinagia leptophylla,
Apinagia longifolia,
Apinagia marowynensis,
Apinagia membranacea,
Apinagia minor,
Apinagia multibranchiata,
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