Status:
valid
Authors:
Pillans
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 16: 386 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557537
Common Names
- Staberoha Aemula
- False Horsemint
- False Ayenia
Description
Staberoha aemula (also called Emulated Staberoha, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Americas. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 1.5 m tall. It grows in open woodland, grassland and heathland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Staberoha aemula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak and shelterbelt plant. It is also used as a source of firewood and for timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Staberoha aemula is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Staberoha aemula is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Staberoha aemula
Staberoha aemula is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Staberoha aemula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Staberoha aemula?
Staberoha aemula
What is the family of Staberoha aemula?
Malvaceae
Where is Staberoha aemula found?
Southwestern United States
Species in the Staberoha genus
Species in the Restionaceae family
Alexgeorgea ganopoda,
Alexgeorgea nitens,
Alexgeorgea subterranea,
Anarthria gracilis,
Anarthria humilis,
Anarthria laevis,
Anarthria polyphylla,
Anarthria prolifera,
Anarthria scabra,
Anthochortus capensis,
Anthochortus crinalis,
Anthochortus ecklonii,
Anthochortus graminifolius,
Anthochortus insignis,
Anthochortus laxiflorus,
Anthochortus singularis,
Aphelia brizula,
Aphelia cyperoides,
Aphelia drummondii,
Aphelia gracilis,
Aphelia nutans,
Aphelia pumilio,
Apodasmia brownii,
Apodasmia chilensis,
Apodasmia similis,
Apodasmia ceramophila,
Askidiosperma alboaristatum,
Askidiosperma alticola,
Askidiosperma andreaeanum,
Askidiosperma capitatum,
Askidiosperma chartaceum,
Askidiosperma delicatulum,
Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae,
Askidiosperma insigne,
Askidiosperma longiflorum,
Askidiosperma nitidum,
Askidiosperma paniculatum,
Askidiosperma rugosum,
Askidiosperma alticolum,
Baloskion australe,
Baloskion fimbriatum,
Baloskion gracile,
Baloskion longipes,
Baloskion pallens,
Baloskion stenocoleum,
Baloskion tenuiculme,
Baloskion tetraphyllum,
Calorophus elongatus,
Calorophus erostris,
Cannomois aristata,