Status:
valid
Authors:
Lour.
Source:
tro
Year:
1790
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cochinch. : 295 (1790)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268702
Common Names
- Climbing Stixis
- Stixis scandens
- Stixis
Description
Stixis scandens (also called Climbing Stixis, among many other common names) is a woody climber native to India and Sri Lanka. It typically grows to a height of 10-20 feet and has dark green leaves and white flowers. Its habitat includes open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Stixis scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stixis scandens has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stixis scandens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of some drought and can be grown in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Stixis scandens
Stixis scandens can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Stixis genus
Stixis scortechinii,
Stixis nayarii,
Stixis hookeri,
Stixis obtusifolia,
Stixis suaveolens,
Stixis philippinensis,
Stixis ovata,
Stixis scandens,
Stixis villiflora,
Stixis yingjiangensis,
Species in the Resedaceae family
Borthwickia trifoliata,
Caylusea abyssinica,
Caylusea hexagyna,
Caylusea latifolia,
Forchhammeria brevipes,
Forchhammeria emarginata,
Forchhammeria haitiensis,
Forchhammeria hintonii,
Forchhammeria laxiflora,
Forchhammeria longifolia,
Forchhammeria macrocarpa,
Forchhammeria matudae,
Forchhammeria pallida,
Forchhammeria polyandra,
Forchhammeria sessilifolia,
Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa,
Forchhammeria trifoliata,
Forchhammeria watsonii,
Forchhammeria tamaulipana,
Forchhammeria iltisii,
Ochradenus spartioides,
Ochradenus baccatus,
Ochradenus arabicus,
Ochradenus harsusiticus,
Ochradenus somalensis,
Ochradenus gifrii,
Ochradenus socotranus,
Oligomeris subulata,
Oligomeris linifolia,
Oligomeris dipetala,
Oligomeris dregeana,
Randonia africana,
Reseda alba,
Reseda alopecuros,
Reseda alphonsi,
Reseda amblyocarpa,
Reseda arabica,
Reseda anatolica,
Reseda urnigera,
Reseda tomentosa,
Reseda undata,
Reseda tymphaea,
Reseda villosa,
Reseda virgata,
Reseda viridis,
Reseda tefedestica,
Reseda germanicopolitana,
Reseda glauca,
Reseda elata,
Reseda duriaeana,