Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rostrata
ID:
1240434

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spongberg

Source:
tro

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 55: 198 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239772



Common Names

  • Stewartia Rostrata
  • Beaked Stewartia
  • Beaked-Stewartia


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Description

Stewartia rostrata (also called Beaked Stewartia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in forests, thickets, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Stewartia rostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stewartia rostrata has white, fragrant flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stewartia rostrata is a deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. It is a slow-growing tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height and has a spreading, rounded crown. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be collected in the fall and stored in a cool, dry place until spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss.

Where to Find Stewartia rostrata

Stewartia rostrata is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.

Stewartia rostrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stewartia rostrata?

Stewartia rostrata

What is the common name of Stewartia rostrata?

Beaked Stewartia

Where is Stewartia rostrata native to?

It is native to China and 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

Stephen Alex Spongberg (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spongberg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:830453-1: 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].