Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1913: 302 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429069
Common Names
- Stocksii Xysmalobium
- Stocks' Xysmalobium
- Stocks Xysmalobium
Description
Xysmalobium stocksii (also called 'Stocks' Xysmalobium', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Xysmalobium stocksii is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Xysmalobium stocksii are white to pale pink and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xysmalobium stocksii is a perennial herb that grows in full sun or partial shade. It requires well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is best to divide the plant in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Xysmalobium stocksii
Xysmalobium stocksii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Xysmalobium stocksii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xysmalobium stocksii?
Xysmalobium stocksii
What is the common name of Xysmalobium stocksii?
Stocks' Xysmalobium
Where does Xysmalobium stocksii grow?
It grows in the Mediterranean region of Europe
Species in the Xysmalobium genus
Xysmalobium andongense,
Xysmalobium undulatum,
Xysmalobium stocksii,
Xysmalobium sessile,
Xysmalobium fluviale,
Xysmalobium rhomboideum,
Xysmalobium convallariiflorum,
Xysmalobium clavatum,
Xysmalobium kaessneri,
Xysmalobium holubii,
Xysmalobium heudelotianum,
Xysmalobium samoritourei,
Xysmalobium confusum,
Xysmalobium decipiens,
Xysmalobium fraternum,
Xysmalobium membraniferum,
Xysmalobium parviflorum,
Xysmalobium stockenstromense,
Xysmalobium gomphocarpoides,
Xysmalobium involucratum,
Xysmalobium orbiculare,
Xysmalobium prunelloides,
Xysmalobium brownianum,
Xysmalobium gramineum,
Xysmalobium acerateoides,
Xysmalobium asperum,
Xysmalobium baurii,
Xysmalobium carinatum,
Xysmalobium gerrardii,
Xysmalobium pearsonii,
Xysmalobium tysonianum,
Xysmalobium winterbergense,
Xysmalobium zeyeri,
Xysmalobium patulum,
Xysmalobium rhodesianum,
Xysmalobium woodii,
Xysmalobium banjoense,
Xysmalobium congoense,
Xysmalobium gossweileri,
Xysmalobium podostelma,
Xysmalobium tenue,
Xysmalobium pedifoetidum,
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,