Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gemmiflora
ID:
1103656

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Masson) Kuntze

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102994



Common Names

  • Stisseria gemmiflora
  • Gem-Flowered Stisseria
  • Gem-Flowered False Foxglove


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Description

Stisseria gemmiflora (also called Gem-flowered 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 toothed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Stisseria gemmiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stisseria gemmiflora 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 gemmiflora 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 gemmiflora

Stisseria gemmiflora can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah.

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-2604817: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Francis Masson (1741-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Masson' in the authors string.