Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
wurdackii
ID:
559256

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 12(3): 85 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558588

Common Names

  • Stegolepis wurdackii
  • Wurdackii Stegolepis
  • Stegolepis Wurdackii

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Description

Stegolepis wurdackii (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 wurdackii 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stegolepis wurdackii sub. wurdackii
Stegolepis wurdackii sub. chimantensis Maguire

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stegolepis wurdackii 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 wurdackii is a tropical evergreen tree that grows up to 25 m tall. It is propagated by seed. The seeds are sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 15-20 cm.

Where to Find Stegolepis wurdackii

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

Stegolepis wurdackii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stegolepis wurdackii?

Stegolepis wurdackii

What is the common name of Stegolepis wurdackii?

Wurdack's Stegolepis

What is the natural habitat of Stegolepis wurdackii?

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:243672-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.