Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 22: 125 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313596
Common Names
- Stachyarrhena reflexa
- Reflexa Stachyarrhena
- Bent Stachyarrhena
Description
Stachyarrhena reflexa (also called Reflexed Stachyarrhena, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry savannahs and woodlands. The leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-oblong in shape, and the bark is grey-brown and scaly.
Uses & Benefits
Stachyarrhena reflexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree in parks. It is also used for timber and fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Stachyarrhena reflexa has small white flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stachyarrhena reflexa is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established. Cuttings can be taken in spring or autumn and should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Stachyarrhena reflexa
Stachyarrhena reflexa can be found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan.
Stachyarrhena reflexa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachyarrhena reflexa?
Stachyarrhena reflexa
What is the common name of Stachyarrhena reflexa?
Bent Stachyarrhena
Where is Stachyarrhena reflexa native to?
Tropical Africa
Species in the Stachyarrhena genus
Stachyarrhena acuminata,
Stachyarrhena acutiloba,
Stachyarrhena duckei,
Stachyarrhena grandifolia,
Stachyarrhena harleyi,
Stachyarrhena heterochroa,
Stachyarrhena oellgardii,
Stachyarrhena pedicellata,
Stachyarrhena penduliflora,
Stachyarrhena reflexa,
Stachyarrhena reticulata,
Stachyarrhena revoluta,
Stachyarrhena spicata,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,