Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
stellata
ID:
691775

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) E.Fourn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(4): 301 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691108

Common Names

  • Fischeria stellata
  • Stellata Fischeria
  • Fischeria Stellata

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Synonyms

  • Cynanchum ciliatum Vell. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum stellatum Vell. [unknown]
  • Fischeria acuminata Decne. [unknown]
  • Fischeria boliviana S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Fischeria calycina Decne. [unknown]
  • Fischeria hilariana E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Fischeria martiana Decne. [unknown]
  • Fischeria multiflora Decne. [unknown]
  • Fischeria peruviana Decne. [unknown]
  • Fischeria propinqua Decne. [unknown]
  • Fischeria riedelii E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Fischeria rotundifolia Decne. [unknown]
  • Fischeria setosa (Benth.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
  • Fischeria subaequalis S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Fischeria warmingii E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Gonolobus martianus (Decne.) Hook. [unknown]
  • Gonolobus setosus Benth. [unknown]
  • Fischeria setosa (Benth.) Benth. & Hook.f. [deprecated]
  • Fischeria martiana calycina (Decne.) Spellman [unknown]

Description

Fischeria stellata (also called Star-Flowered Fischeria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodland edges, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Fischeria stellata is an ornamental plant used in landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fischeria stellata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin stems and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fischeria stellata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Fischeria stellata

Fischeria stellata is native to Central and South America and can be found in the countries of Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and Venezuela.

Fischeria stellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fischeria stellata?

Fischeria stellata

What are the common names of Fischeria stellata?

Star-shaped Fischeria, Star-shaped's Fischeria

Where is Fischeria stellata found?

Fischeria stellata is found in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2813053: Based on the initial data import
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.