Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb.) Baill.
Source:
tro
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 654 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250314
Common Names
- Suaveolens
- Stixis
- Mistletoe
Description
Stixis suaveolens (also called Suaveolent Stixis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stixis suaveolens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, stomach ache, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stixis suaveolens has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stixis suaveolens is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Stixis suaveolens
Stixis suaveolens is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Stixis suaveolens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stixis suaveolens?
Stixis suaveolens
What is the common name of Stixis suaveolens?
Sweet-scented Stixis
What is the natural habitat of Stixis suaveolens?
It is native to Europe, where it grows in moist forests and thickets.
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,