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
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.
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 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,