Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
meintjesii
ID:
431748

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.A.Dyer) G.D.Rowley

Source:
ksu

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Natl. Cact. Succ. J. 37: 79 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431080

Common Names

  • Staparesia meintjesii
  • Meintjesii Staparesia
  • Staparesia

Searching for Staparesia meintjesii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Tavastemon meintjesii (R.A.Dyer) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Decabelone meintjesii (R.A.Dyer) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Tavaresia meintjesii R.A.Dyer [unknown]

Description

Staparesia meintjesii (also called 'Meintjes' Staparesia', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in wet mountain areas.

Uses & Benefits

Staparesia meintjesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Staparesia meintjesii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

Searching for Staparesia meintjesii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Staparesia meintjesii is a small shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is native to the dry forests of South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Staparesia meintjesii

Staparesia meintjesii can be found in South Africa.

Staparesia meintjesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staparesia meintjesii?

Staparesia meintjesii

What is the common name of Staparesia meintjesii?

Meintjes's Staparesia

What is the natural habitat of Staparesia meintjesii?

Staparesia meintjesii is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Staparesia genus

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

Gordon Douglas Rowley (1921-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Rowley' in the authors string.
Robert Allen Dyer (1900-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Dyer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:911486-1: Based on the initial data import