Status:
valid
Authors:
K.M.Feng & T.Z.Hsu
Source:
tro
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 6: 395 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270347
Common Names
- Staphylea yuanjiangensis
- Yuanjiang Bladdernut
- Chinese Bladdernut
Description
Staphylea yuanjiangensis (also called Staphylea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has small, leathery leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in humid, temperate forests and is often found in the understory of larger trees.
Uses & Benefits
Staphylea yuanjiangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin problems and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Staphylea yuanjiangensis is white, and has a yellow center. The seed is small, and the seedlings are slender and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Staphylea yuanjiangensis is a slow-growing, shade-tolerant species that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, shady soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from actively growing shoots in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, shady soil mix. The plant can tolerate partial shade to full shade.
Where to Find Staphylea yuanjiangensis
Staphylea yuanjiangensis can be found in the temperate forests of China.
Staphylea yuanjiangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Staphylea yuanjiangensis?
Staphylea yuanjiangensis
What type of plant is Staphylea yuanjiangensis?
A shrub
Where is Staphylea yuanjiangensis found?
It is found in China, Japan, and Korea
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,