Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Y.Wu) Byng & Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.259027778. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423303
Common Names
- Staphylea subsessilifolia
- Subsessile Bladdernut
- Chinese Bladdernut
Description
Staphylea subsessilifolia (also called Subsessile-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 subsessilifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Staphylea subsessilifolia 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 subsessilifolia can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and pH levels.
Where to Find Staphylea subsessilifolia
Staphylea subsessilifolia is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Staphylea subsessilifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Staphylea subsessilifolia?
Staphylea subsessilifolia
What is the common name of Staphylea subsessilifolia?
Subsessile-leaved Staphylea
What is the natural habitat of Staphylea subsessilifolia?
It is native to eastern Asia, where it grows in moist meadows, streambanks, and other moist sites.
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.