Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jacq.) Kuntze
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 422. 1891 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103065
Common Names
- Stisseria replicata
- Replicata Stisseria
- Replicata
Description
Stisseria replicata (also called Replicated stisseria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has a woody stem with small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Stisseria replicata 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 replicata has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oval. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stisseria replicata 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 replicata
Stisseria replicata 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,