Status:
valid
Authors:
Capuron
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 19: 156 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135138
Common Names
- Stadmania excelsa
- Stadmania Excelsa
- Stadmania excelsa
Uses & Benefits
Stadmania excelsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Stadmania excelsa are small, white, and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stadmania excelsa is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist, tropical areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Stadmania excelsa
Stadmania excelsa is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Species in the Stadmania genus
Species in the Sapindaceae family