Staphylea formosana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Crossosomatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosana
ID:
1410829
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nakai) Byng & Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.259027778. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423294
Common Names
- Formosan Bladdernut
- Staphylea Formosana
- Formosana
Searching for Staphylea formosana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Staphylea formosana (also called Formosan 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 East Asia, and is found in wet forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Staphylea formosana is an ornamental plant often used in gardens and parks. It has a unique shape and is known for its bright pink flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Staphylea formosana is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Searching for Staphylea formosana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Staphylea formosana 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 formosana
Staphylea formosana is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Staphylea formosana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Staphylea formosana?
Staphylea formosana
What are the common names of Staphylea formosana?
Taiwanese bladdernut, Formosan bladdernut
What is the natural habitat of Staphylea formosana?
Staphylea formosana is native to Taiwan
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
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77183847-1: Based on the initial data import