Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
tachirense
ID:
505097

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm. & Liesner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 70: 190 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504429



Common Names

  • Sterigmapetalum tachirense
  • Tachirense Sterigmapetalum
  • Tachirense's Sterigmapetalum


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Description

Sterigmapetalum tachirense (also called Tachira Sterigmapetalum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rhamnaceae family. It is native to Venezuela. It grows in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sterigmapetalum tachirense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sterigmapetalum tachirense are white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sterigmapetalum tachirense is an evergreen perennial native to the Andes mountains in South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Sterigmapetalum tachirense

Sterigmapetalum tachirense is native to Venezuela and can be found in the Táchira state.

Sterigmapetalum tachirense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sterigmapetalum tachirense?

Sterigmapetalum tachirense

What is the common name of Sterigmapetalum tachirense?

Tachirense Daisy

Where is Sterigmapetalum tachirense native to?

Venezuela

Species in the Rhizophoraceae family

Anopyxis klaineana, Blepharistemma membranifolium, Bruguiera cylindrica, Bruguiera exaristata, Bruguiera gymnorhiza, Bruguiera hainesii, Bruguiera parviflora, Bruguiera sexangula, Bruguiera rhynchopetala, Bruguieria rhedii, Carallia borneensis, Carallia brachiata, Carallia calophylloidea, Carallia calycina, Carallia coriifolia, Carallia eugenioidea, Carallia garciniifolia, Carallia hulstijnii, Carallia longipes, Carallia orophila, Carallia papuana, Carallia paucinervia, Carallia pectinifolia, Carallia suffruticosa, Cassipourea alternifolia, Cassipourea nana, Cassipourea ndambiana, Cassipourea adamauensis, Cassipourea adami, Cassipourea afzelii, Cassipourea annobonensis, Cassipourea barteri, Cassipourea calimensis, Cassipourea carringtoniana, Cassipourea celastroides, Cassipourea ceylanica, Cassipourea congensis, Cassipourea delphinensis, Cassipourea dinklagei, Cassipourea eketensis, Cassipourea elliptica, Cassipourea ellipticifolia, Cassipourea euryoides, Cassipourea evrardii, Cassipourea fanshawei, Cassipourea firestoneana, Cassipourea flanaganii, Cassipourea floribunda, Cassipourea glomerata, Cassipourea gossweileri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2600482: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Ron L. Liesner (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liesner' in the authors string.