Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1895: 15 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247169
Common Names
- Staphylea holocarpa
- Holocarpa Staphylea
- Staphylea
Description
Staphylea holocarpa (also called Chinese Bladdernut, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white, fragrant flowers. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Staphylea holocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and other food products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Staphylea holocarpa has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Staphylea holocarpa is a deciduous shrub native to temperate regions of the world. It is a hardy plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the rootstock. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few months.
Where to Find Staphylea holocarpa
Staphylea holocarpa is native to East Asia, from China to Japan.
Staphylea holocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Staphylea holocarpa?
Staphylea holocarpa
What type of plant is Staphylea holocarpa?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Staphylea holocarpa native to?
Japan
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,