Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubiginosa
ID:
1240445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hung T.Chang

Source:
tro

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Acta Sci. Nat. Univ. Sunyatseni 1959(2): 23 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239783



Common Names

  • Stewartia Rubiginosa
  • Rusty Stewartia
  • Rusty-Stewartia


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Description

Stewartia rubiginosa (also called Rusty 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 rubiginosa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stewartia rubiginosa var. damingshanica (J.Li & T.L.Ming) T.L.Ming
Stewartia rubiginosa var. rubiginosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stewartia rubiginosa 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 rubiginosa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Stewartia rubiginosa

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

Stewartia rubiginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stewartia rubiginosa?

Stewartia rubiginosa

What is the common name of Stewartia rubiginosa?

Rusty-leaved Stewartia

Where is Stewartia rubiginosa 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

Zhang Hongda (1914-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hung T.Chang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:830454-1: 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].