Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
tro
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 1: 761 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285034
Common Names
- Stocksii Reaumuria
- Reaumuria Stocksii
- Stocksii Reaumuria
Description
Reaumuria stocksii (also called Stocks' Reaumuria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to South America and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Reaumuria stocksii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of fuel and fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Reaumuria stocksii has small yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Reaumuria stocksii is a fast-growing perennial shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Reaumuria stocksii
Reaumuria stocksii can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Reaumuria stocksii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Reaumuria stocksii?
Reaumuria stocksii
What is the common name of Reaumuria stocksii?
Stocks' Reaumuria
What is the natural habitat of Reaumuria stocksii?
Deserts and xeric shrublands
Species in the Reaumuria genus
Reaumuria vermiculata,
Reaumuria alternifolia,
Reaumuria kaschgarica,
Reaumuria oxiana,
Reaumuria persica,
Reaumuria soongarica,
Reaumuria trigyna,
Reaumuria minfengensis,
Reaumuria stocksii,
Reaumuria floyeri,
Species in the Tamaricaceae family
Myricaria germanica,
Myricaria davurica,
Myricaria elegans,
Myricaria prostrata,
Myricaria rosea,
Myricaria pulcherrima,
Myricaria platyphylla,
Myricaria wardii,
Myricaria paniculata,
Myricaria laxiflora,
Myricaria laxa,
Myricaria albiflora,
Reaumuria vermiculata,
Reaumuria alternifolia,
Reaumuria kaschgarica,
Reaumuria oxiana,
Reaumuria persica,
Reaumuria soongarica,
Reaumuria trigyna,
Reaumuria minfengensis,
Reaumuria stocksii,
Reaumuria floyeri,
Tamarix gracilis,
Tamarix hispida,
Tamarix gallica,
Tamarix hampeana,
Tamarix getula,
Tamarix arborea,
Tamarix chinensis,
Tamarix dalmatica,
Tamarix boveana,
Tamarix canariensis,
Tamarix passerinoides,
Tamarix meyeri,
Tamarix parviflora,
Tamarix laxa,
Tamarix aphylla,
Tamarix amplexicaulis,
Tamarix africana,
Tamarix usneoides,
Tamarix tetrandra,
Tamarix smyrnensis,
Tamarix senegalensis,
Tamarix rosea,
Tamarix ramosissima,
Tamarix tetragyna,
Tamarix mannifera,
Tamarix arceuthoides,
Tamarix pakistanica,
Tamarix angolensis,