Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clypeata
ID:
1103645

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Kuntze

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102983



Common Names

  • Stisseria clypeata
  • Shield-Shaped Stisseria
  • Shield-Shaped False Foxglove


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Description

Stisseria clypeata (also called Shield-shaped 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 shield-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Stisseria clypeata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stisseria clypeata are white, with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stisseria clypeata is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Stisseria clypeata

Stisseria clypeata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

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-2604806: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.