Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villiflora
ID:
1543684

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Y.Shen, Landrein, W.G.Wang & X.D.Ma

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 65: 10 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024814



Common Names

  • Stixis villiflora
  • Villiflora Stixis
  • Stixis


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Description

Stixis villiflora (also called Villous Stixis, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, open forests and heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Stixis villiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stixis villiflora is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stixis villiflora is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone.

Where to Find Stixis villiflora

Stixis villiflora can be found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.

Stixis villiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stixis villiflora?

Stixis villiflora

What is the common name of Stixis villiflora?

Villiflora's Stixis

Where is Stixis villiflora native to?

India

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,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77207330-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.