Status:
valid
Authors:
Pillans
Source:
wcs
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 18: 118 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557666
Common Names
- Staberoha stokoei
- Stokoei Staberoha
- Stokoei's Staberoha
Description
Staberoha stokoei (also called Stokoe's Staberoha, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 3 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 stokoei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Staberoha stokoei is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Staberoha stokoei is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil.
Where to Find Staberoha stokoei
Staberoha stokoei is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Staberoha stokoei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Staberoha stokoei?
Staberoha stokoei
What is the common name of Staberoha stokoei?
Stokoe's Staberoha
What is the family of Staberoha stokoei?
Malvaceae
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,