Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
humilis
ID:
559071

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 74: 611 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558403

Common Names

  • Stegolepis humilis
  • Humilis Stegolepis
  • Humilis False Rosewood

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Description

Stegolepis humilis (also called 'Low Ebony', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a spreading, rounded crown and its leaves are leathery, dark green and glossy. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and is often found in areas of high altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Stegolepis humilis is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stegolepis humilis has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stegolepis humilis can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly, but not overly, and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Stegolepis humilis

Stegolepis humilis can be found in the Caribbean.

Stegolepis humilis FAQ

What are the common names for Stegolepis humilis?

Common names for Stegolepis humilis include creeping wood sorrel, creeping shamrock, and creeping oxalis.

What type of plant is Stegolepis humilis?

Stegolepis humilis is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Where does Stegolepis humilis grow?

Stegolepis humilis is native to North America and can be found growing in moist woodlands and meadows.

Species in the Rapateaceae family

Amphiphyllum rigidum, Cephalostemon affinis, Cephalostemon angustatus, Cephalostemon gracilis, Cephalostemon microglochin, Cephalostemon riedelianus, Duckea cyperaceoidea, Duckea flava, Duckea junciformis, Duckea squarrosa, Epidryos allenii, Epidryos guayanensis, Epidryos micrantherus, Epidryos matheusii, Guacamaya superba, Kunhardtia radiata, Kunhardtia rhodantha, Marahuacaea schomburgkii, Maschalocephalus dinklagei, Monotrema aemulans, Monotrema affine, Monotrema arthrophyllum, Monotrema bracteatum, Monotrema xyridoides, Phelpsiella ptericaulis, Potarophytum riparium, Rapatea angustifolia, Rapatea aracamuniana, Rapatea chimantensis, Rapatea circasiana, Rapatea elongata, Rapatea fanshawei, Rapatea linearis, Rapatea longipes, Rapatea membranacea, Rapatea muaju, Rapatea paludosa, Rapatea pycnocephala, Rapatea rugulosa, Rapatea saulensis, Rapatea scabra, Rapatea spectabilis, Rapatea spruceana, Rapatea steyermarkii, Rapatea ulei, Rapatea undulata, Rapatea xiphoides, Rapatea yapacana, Saxofridericia aculeata, Saxofridericia compressa,

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