Sullivantia sullivantii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sullivantii
ID:
1136086
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Torr. & A.Gray) Britton
Source:
tro
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 5: 178 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135424
Common Names
- Sullivantia Sullivantii
- Sullivantii Plant
- Sullivantii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sullivantia sullivantii (also called 'Sullivant's sullivantia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to western North America. It has leathery leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Sullivantia sullivantii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. The leaves are used to treat fever, and the fruits are used as a diuretic and to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sullivantia sullivantii is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sullivantia sullivantii can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Sullivantia sullivantii
Sullivantia sullivantii can be found in moist woods and meadows in the eastern United States and Canada.
Species in the Sullivantia genus
Species in the Saxifragaceae family
Astilbe amabilis, Astilbe apoensis, Astilbe biternata, Astilbe crenatiloba, Astilbe formosa, Astilbe glaberrima, Astilbe grandis, Astilbe hachijoensis, Astilbe japonica, Astilbe khasiana, Astilbe longicarpa, Astilbe longipilosa, Astilbe macrocarpa, Astilbe macroflora, Astilbe microphylla, Astilbe okuyamae, Astilbe papuana, Astilbe philippinensis, Astilbe photeinophylla, Astilbe platyphylla, Astilbe rivularis, Astilbe rubra, Astilbe shikokiana, Astilbe simplicifolia, Astilbe thunbergii, Astilbe tsushimensis, Astilbe longipedicellata, Astilboides tabularis, Bensoniella oregona, Bergenia ciliata, Bergenia crassifolia, Bergenia emeiensis, Bergenia hissarica, Bergenia pacumbis, Bergenia purpurascens, Bergenia scopulosa, Bergenia stracheyi, Bergenia tianquanensis, Bergenia ugamica, Bolandra californica, Bolandra oregana, Boykinia aconitifolia, Boykinia intermedia, Boykinia lycoctonifolia, Boykinia major, Boykinia occidentalis, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia rotundifolia, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia cincinnata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-29100193: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.