Stachyurus retusus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Crossosomatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retusus
ID:
1224491
Status:
valid
Authors:
Yang
Source:
tro
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Contr. Biol. Lab. Sci. Soc. China, Bot. Ser. 12: 105 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223829
Common Names
- Stachyurus retusus
- Retuse Stachyurus
- Retusus Stachyurus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stachyurus retusus (also called Retusus Stachyurus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Stachyurus retusus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Stachyurus retusus are small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Stachyurus retusus is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub with a creeping, mat-forming habit. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is easy to propagate by stem cuttings. To propagate, take stem cuttings in spring or summer and place them in a pot filled with moist, well-draining potting soil. Place the pot in a warm, bright location and keep the soil moist. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Stachyurus retusus
Stachyurus retusus is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.