Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retusa
ID:
1103686

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Haw.) Kuntze

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 422. 1891 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103024



Common Names

  • Stisseria retusa
  • Climbing Milkweed
  • Tiger's Claw


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Description

Stisseria retusa (also called Retuse 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 retusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stisseria retusa has yellow flowers with a dark red center and a strong scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a light green color.

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Where to Find Stisseria retusa

Stisseria retusa 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-2604849: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.