Status:
valid
Authors:
S.T.Reynolds
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 25: 200 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453199
Common Names
- Mischocarpus Stipitatus
- Stalked Mischocarpus
- Stalked Fruit
Description
Mischocarpus stipitatus (also called Stalked Mischocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and small, round fruits. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mischocarpus stipitatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mischocarpus stipitatus has small white flowers with 4 petals and 4 stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mischocarpus stipitatus is a shrub native to Hawaii. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils and should be watered regularly during dry spells. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Mischocarpus stipitatus
Mischocarpus stipitatus is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical moist forests and mangroves.
Mischocarpus stipitatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mischocarpus stipitatus?
Mischocarpus stipitatus
What is the common name of Mischocarpus stipitatus?
Stalked Fruit
What is the natural habitat of Mischocarpus stipitatus?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Mischocarpus genus
Mischocarpus triqueter,
Mischocarpus sundaicus,
Mischocarpus stipitatus,
Mischocarpus flexuosus,
Mischocarpus australis,
Mischocarpus albescens,
Mischocarpus reticulatus,
Mischocarpus paradoxus,
Mischocarpus macrocarpus,
Mischocarpus largifolius,
Mischocarpus ailae,
Mischocarpus pentapetalus,
Mischocarpus hainanensis,
Mischocarpus oppositifolius,
Species in the Sapindaceae family