Status:
valid
Authors:
(Seem.) Byng & Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.259027778. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423296
Common Names
- Sharp-leaved Bladdernut
- Staphylea Arguta
- Arguta
Description
Staphylea arguta (also called Sharp-leaved Staphylea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species with a trunk that is usually unbranched and a bark that is smooth and gray. It is native to the Neotropics, and is found in wet forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Staphylea arguta is an ornamental plant often used in gardens and parks. It has a unique shape and is known for its bright yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Staphylea arguta is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Staphylea arguta is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a pot of well-draining soil and keep them moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings from a healthy plant and allow the cut end to dry for a few days. Once the cut end has dried, place the cutting in a pot of well-draining soil and water it lightly. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Staphylea arguta
Staphylea arguta is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Staphylea arguta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Staphylea arguta?
Staphylea arguta
What are the common names of Staphylea arguta?
Japanese bladdernut, Chinese bladdernut
What is the natural habitat of Staphylea arguta?
Staphylea arguta is native to eastern Asia
Species in the Staphylea genus
Staphylea colchica,
Staphylea pinnata,
Staphylea bolanderi,
Staphylea trifolia,
Staphylea bumalda,
Staphylea campanulata,
Staphylea forrestii,
Staphylea shweliensis,
Staphylea holocarpa,
Staphylea pringlei,
Staphylea yuanjiangensis,
Staphylea tricornuta,
Staphylea insignis,
Staphylea japonica,
Staphylea affinis,
Staphylea megaphylla,
Staphylea macrosperma,
Staphylea indochinensis,
Staphylea cochinchinensis,
Staphylea formosana,
Staphylea arguta,
Staphylea ternata,
Staphylea subsessilifolia,
Species in the Staphyleaceae family
Dalrympelea pomifera,
Dalrympelea trifoliata,
Dalrympelea stipulacea,
Dalrympelea sphaerocarpa,
Dalrympelea nitida,
Dalrympelea calciphila,
Dalrympelea borneensis,
Dalrympelea grandis,
Staphylea colchica,
Staphylea pinnata,
Staphylea bolanderi,
Staphylea trifolia,
Staphylea bumalda,
Staphylea campanulata,
Staphylea forrestii,
Staphylea shweliensis,
Staphylea holocarpa,
Staphylea pringlei,
Staphylea yuanjiangensis,
Staphylea tricornuta,
Staphylea insignis,
Staphylea japonica,
Staphylea affinis,
Staphylea megaphylla,
Staphylea macrosperma,
Staphylea indochinensis,
Staphylea cochinchinensis,
Staphylea formosana,
Staphylea arguta,
Staphylea ternata,
Staphylea subsessilifolia,
Turpinia picardae,
Turpinia pentandra,
Turpinia paucijuga,
Turpinia malabarica,
Turpinia doanii,
Turpinia brachypetala,
Turpinia hatuyenensis,
Turpinia occidentalis,
Turpinia parvifoliola,
Turpinia montana,
Turpinia simplicifolia,
References
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.