Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
stipitata
ID:
412185

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

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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.

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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 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

Gabriel H. Rua (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.H.Rua' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.