Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monadelpha
ID:
1236819

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


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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.

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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 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

Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.
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].