Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
conspurcata
ID:
1103649

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Kuntze

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102987



Common Names

  • Stisseria conspurcata
  • Spotted Stisseria
  • Spotted False Foxglove


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Description

Stisseria conspurcata (also called Spotted 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 spotted leaves.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stisseria conspurcata 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 conspurcata 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 conspurcata

Stisseria conspurcata 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-2604810: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.