Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 5: 305 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035781
Common Names
- Stocksia brahuica
- Brahui Stocksia
- Brahui Lichen
Description
Stocksia brahuica (also called brahui stocksia, and many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to Pakistan. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. Its leaves are dark green and glossy, and its flowers are white and fragrant. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stocksia brahuica has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stocksia brahuica has small, white, star-shaped flowers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stocksia brahuica is a small, evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Stocksia brahuica
Stocksia brahuica can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Species in the Stocksia genus
Species in the Sapindaceae family