Stegolepis ligulata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ligulata
ID:
559093
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 12(3): 87 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558425
Common Names
- Stegolepis ligulata
- Ligulata Stegolepis
- Ligulata False Rosewood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stegolepis ligulata (also called 'Ligulate 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 ligulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stegolepis ligulata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stegolepis ligulata 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 ligulata
Stegolepis ligulata can be found in the Caribbean.
Stegolepis ligulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stegolepis ligulata?
Stegolepis ligulata
What is the family of Stegolepis ligulata?
Myrtaceae
What is the distribution of Stegolepis ligulata?
Endemic to Brazil
Species in the Stegolepis genus
Stegolepis albiflora, Stegolepis angustata, Stegolepis breweri, Stegolepis cardonae, Stegolepis celiae, Stegolepis choripetala, Stegolepis ferruginea, Stegolepis gleasoniana, Stegolepis grandis, Stegolepis guianensis, Stegolepis hitchcockii, Stegolepis huberi, Stegolepis humilis, Stegolepis jauaensis, Stegolepis ligulata, Stegolepis linearis, Stegolepis maguireana, Stegolepis membranacea, Stegolepis microcephala, Stegolepis minor, Stegolepis neblinensis, Stegolepis parvipetala, Stegolepis pauciflora, Stegolepis perligulata, Stegolepis piresii, Stegolepis ptaritepuiensis, Stegolepis pulchella, Stegolepis pungens, Stegolepis squarrosa, Stegolepis steyermarkii, Stegolepis terramarensis, Stegolepis vivipara, Stegolepis wurdackii,
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,
References
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:243657-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.