Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caudata
ID:
1103705

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Kuntze

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 421. 1891 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103043



Common Names

  • Stisseria caudata
  • Caudata Stisseria
  • Caudata


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Description

Stisseria caudata (also called Tailed Stisseria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to South Africa, and is found in rocky places, grassland and bushveld. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Stisseria caudata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stisseria caudata has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stisseria caudata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be about 5 cm long and should be placed in a pot with a well-drained soil. The pot should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Stisseria caudata

Stisseria caudata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Species in the Stisseria genus

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2604870: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.