Status:
valid
Authors:
Siebold & Zucc.
Source:
tro
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap. 1: 181 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236157
Common Names
- Stewartia
- Monadelpha
- Stewartia Monadelpha
Description
Stewartia monadelpha (also called 'One-stamen Stewartia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Theaceae. It is native to China and is found in forests and shrublands. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape and are up to 6 cm long. It produces white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Stewartia monadelpha is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its dyeing properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stewartia monadelpha has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stewartia monadelpha is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Stewartia monadelpha
Stewartia monadelpha is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.
Stewartia monadelpha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stewartia monadelpha?
Stewartia monadelpha
What are the common names of Stewartia monadelpha?
One-stamen stewartia
What is the natural habitat of Stewartia monadelpha?
It is found in temperate forests of Japan
Species in the Stewartia genus
Stewartia serrata,
Stewartia pseudocamellia,
Stewartia malacodendron,
Stewartia ovata,
Stewartia villosa,
Stewartia sinensis,
Stewartia pteropetiolata,
Stewartia monadelpha,
Stewartia sinii,
Stewartia densivillosa,
Stewartia obovata,
Stewartia tonkinensis,
Stewartia crassifolia,
Stewartia laotica,
Stewartia rostrata,
Stewartia acutisepala,
Stewartia rubiginosa,
Stewartia sichuanensis,
Stewartia micrantha,
Stewartia calcicola,
Stewartia cordifolia,
Stewartia medogensis,
Species in the Theaceae family
Apterosperma oblata,
Archboldiodendron calosericeum,
Balthasaria mannii,
Balthasaria schliebenii,
Camellia intermedia,
Camellia maoniushanensis,
Camellia amplexifolia,
Camellia anlungensis,
Camellia assimiloides,
Camellia aurea,
Camellia azalea,
Camellia candida,
Camellia caudata,
Camellia chekiangoleosa,
Camellia chrysanthoides,
Camellia connata,
Camellia corallina,
Camellia cordifolia,
Camellia costata,
Camellia costei,
Camellia crapnelliana,
Camellia crassicolumna,
Camellia crassipes,
Camellia crassiphylla,
Camellia cupiformis,
Camellia cuspidata,
Camellia dongnaicensis,
Camellia dormoyana,
Camellia drupifera,
Camellia edithae,
Camellia elongata,
Camellia euphlebia,
Camellia euryoides,
Camellia fascicularis,
Camellia flava,
Camellia flavida,
Camellia fleuryi,
Camellia fluviatilis,
Camellia fraterna,
Camellia furfuracea,
Camellia gaudichaudii,
Camellia gilbertii,
Camellia glabricostata,
Camellia gracilipes,
Camellia grandibracteata,
Camellia granthamiana,
Camellia grijsii,
Camellia gymnogyna,
Camellia hekouensis,
Camellia hiemalis,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829517-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].