Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maculosa
ID:
1103667

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Kuntze

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103005



Common Names

  • Stisseria maculosa
  • Spotted Stisseria
  • Spotted False Foxglove


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Description

Stisseria maculosa (also called Spotted Stisseria, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are grey-green in color and are covered in white hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Stisseria maculosa is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to control erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stisseria maculosa 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 maculosa 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 maculosa

Stisseria maculosa 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-2604828: 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.