Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
distachyos
ID:
558248

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rottb.) Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 3: 444 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557580



Common Names

  • Staberoha distachyos
  • Distachyos Staberoha
  • Distachyos False-Mint


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Synonyms

  • Leptocarpus dichotomus Heynh. [unknown]
  • Leptocarpus distachyos R.Br. [unknown]
  • Leptocarpus imbricatus R.Br. [unknown]
  • Restio distachyos Rottb. [unknown]
  • Restio imbricatus Thunb. [unknown]
  • Restio simplex L. ex Mast. [illegitimate]
  • Restio umbellatus Thunb. [unknown]
  • Staberoha imbricata Kunth [unknown]
  • Thamnochortus imbricatus Mast. [unknown]
  • Thamnochortus umbellatus Kunth [unknown]
  • Staberoha distachya Kunth [unknown]

Description

Staberoha distachyos (also called Distachys Staberoha, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 4 m tall. It is native to Central America and is found in dry and wet forests. It is found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Uses & Benefits

Staberoha distachyos is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Staberoha distachyos is a white to pale pink, five-petaled flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small and thin with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staberoha distachyos 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 distachyos

Staberoha distachyos can be found in the dry forests of Mexico.

Staberoha distachyos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staberoha distachyos?

Staberoha distachyos

What type of plant is Staberoha distachyos?

Shrub

Where is Staberoha distachyos native to?

Southwestern United States

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-266692: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Christen Friis Rottbøll (1727-1797): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rottb.' in the authors string.