Status:
valid
Authors:
G.H.Rua & Liede
Source:
ksu
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 51: 81 (1994 publ. 1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411517
Common Names
- Tweedia stipitata
- Stalked Tweedia
- Stalked Pipewort
Description
Tweedia stipitata (also called Stalked Tweedia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a thin stem and small white flowers, and grows in moist areas such as marshes and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Tweedia stipitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, digestive disorders, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tweedia stipitata is small and white. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tweedia stipitata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix, and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided carefully, and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Tweedia stipitata
Tweedia stipitata is native to the Brazilian states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.
Tweedia stipitata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tweedia stipitata?
Tweedia stipitata
What is the common name of Tweedia stipitata?
Stalked Milkweed
What is the natural habitat of Tweedia stipitata?
Grassy and open woodlands
Species in the Tweedia 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,