Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Crossosomatales
Genus:
Species:
macrosperma
ID:
1410811

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.C.Huang) Byng & Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.259027778. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423276



Common Names

  • Bladdernut
  • Staphylea
  • European Bladdernut


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Description

Staphylea macrosperma (also called Large-seeded staphylea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Staphyleaceae family. It is native to China, India, and Vietnam. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Staphylea macrosperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a component of rock gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Staphylea macrosperma has small, white flowers with 4 petals and 4 stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staphylea macrosperma 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 macrosperma

Staphylea macrosperma can be found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Staphylea macrosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staphylea macrosperma?

Staphylea macrosperma

What are the common names of Staphylea macrosperma?

Large-seeded bladdernut, Large-seeded Chinese bladdernut

What is the natural habitat of Staphylea macrosperma?

Staphylea macrosperma is native to China, Vietnam, and Laos

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.
Cheng Chiu Huang (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Huang' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.