Status:
valid
Authors:
Siebold & Zucc.
Source:
tro
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap. 1: 42 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256971
Common Names
- Stachyurus
- Early Stachyurus
- Early-Flowering Stachyurus
Uses & Benefits
Stachyurus praecox is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stachyurus praecox has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stachyurus praecox is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. Water the plant deeply, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Stachyurus praecox
Stachyurus praecox is native to the temperate regions of Japan and Korea.
Stachyurus praecox FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachyurus praecox?
Stachyurus praecox
What is the natural habitat of Stachyurus praecox?
It is found in subtropical and temperate forests of East Asia.
What are the common names of Stachyurus praecox?
It is commonly known as the early spikethrush.
Species in the Stachyurus genus
Stachyurus coaetaneus,
Stachyurus macrocarpus,
Stachyurus himalaicus,
Stachyurus chinensis,
Stachyurus yunnanensis,
Stachyurus salicifolius,
Stachyurus oblongifolius,
Stachyurus retusus,
Stachyurus szechuanensis,
Stachyurus cordatula,
Stachyurus obovatus,
Stachyurus praecox,
Species in the Stachyuraceae family
Stachyurus coaetaneus,
Stachyurus macrocarpus,
Stachyurus himalaicus,
Stachyurus chinensis,
Stachyurus yunnanensis,
Stachyurus salicifolius,
Stachyurus oblongifolius,
Stachyurus retusus,
Stachyurus szechuanensis,
Stachyurus cordatula,
Stachyurus obovatus,
Stachyurus praecox,