Status:
valid
Authors:
Liebm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1853: 92 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001132730
Common Names
- Stauranthus
- Perforatus
- Perforated Stauranthus
Description
Stauranthus perforatus (also called Stauranthus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in open areas, secondary forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stauranthus perforatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stauranthus perforatus is white in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedling has a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Stauranthus perforatus
Stauranthus perforatus is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.
Species in the Stauranthus genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,