Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
hildebrandtii
ID:
317380

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 748 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316712

Common Names

  • Hildebrandtii Stephanostegia
  • Stephanostegia Hildebrandtii
  • Hildebrandtii Stephanostegia Plant

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Synonyms

  • Rauvolfia celastrifolia Baker [unknown]
  • Stephanostegia holophaea Pichon [unknown]
  • Stephanostegia holophaea parvifolia (Pichon) Markgr. [unknown]
  • Stephanostegia megalocarpa Markgr. [unknown]
  • Stephanostegia parvifolia Pichon [unknown]
  • Stephanostegia holophaea holophaea [unknown]

Description

Stephanostegia hildebrandtii (also called Hildebrandt's Stephanostegia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Madagascar. It grows in dry areas and can reach up to 2 m in height. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Stephanostegia hildebrandtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stephanostegia hildebrandtii is white, with a yellow center, and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stephanostegia hildebrandtii can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, from acidic to alkaline, and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Stephanostegia hildebrandtii

Stephanostegia hildebrandtii is native to Madagascar.

Stephanostegia hildebrandtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stephanostegia hildebrandtii?

Stephanostegia hildebrandtii

What is the natural habitat of Stephanostegia hildebrandtii?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average size of Stephanostegia hildebrandtii?

Up to 18 cm in height

Species in the Stephanostegia 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,

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