Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispidula
ID:
1103714

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hornem.) Kuntze

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103052



Common Names

  • Stisseria hispidula
  • Hispidula Stisseria
  • Hispidula


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Description

Stisseria hispidula (also called Bristly Stisseria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 50 cm in height. It is native to South Africa, and is found in rocky places, grassland and bushveld. It has small, white flowers and bristly leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Stisseria hispidula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stisseria hispidula has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oval. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stisseria hispidula 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 hispidula

Stisseria hispidula 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-2604880: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Jens Wilken Hornemann (1770-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornem.' in the authors string.