Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
squarrosa
ID:
559222

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 12(3): 78 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558554

Common Names

  • Stegolepis squarrosa
  • Squarrosa Stegolepis
  • Stegolepis Squarrosa

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Description

Stegolepis squarrosa (also called Stegolepis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 m tall. It has a dense, conical crown and its bark is grey-brown and smooth. It is native to South America, and is found in montane and submontane forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stegolepis squarrosa is used as a source of timber for furniture, construction, and fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stegolepis squarrosa has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stegolepis squarrosa is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil in the spring or summer and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Stegolepis squarrosa

Stegolepis squarrosa is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Stegolepis squarrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stegolepis squarrosa?

Stegolepis squarrosa

What is the common name of Stegolepis squarrosa?

Squarrose Stegolepis

What is the natural habitat of Stegolepis squarrosa?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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:243669-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.