Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
vaginata
ID:
558343

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pillans

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 16: 384 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557675



Common Names

  • Staberoha vaginata
  • Vaginata Staberoha
  • Vaginata's Staberoha


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Synonyms

  • Restio spicifer Lam. [unknown]
  • Restio vaginatus Thunb. [unknown]

Description

Staberoha vaginata (also called Sheathed 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 vaginata 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 vaginata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staberoha vaginata 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 vaginata

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

Staberoha vaginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staberoha vaginata?

Staberoha vaginata

What is the common name of Staberoha vaginata?

Vaginate Staberoha

What is the family of Staberoha vaginata?

Malvaceae

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,

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