Lorostemon stipitatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stipitatus
ID:
359719
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire
Source:
ksu
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(5): 130 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359051
Common Names
- Stipitate Lorostemon
- Stipitate
- Lorostemon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lorostemon stipitatus (also called the stalked lorostemon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Colombia. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 3 meters tall, with white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry and moist areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lorostemon stipitatus is an evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers. It is often used as a hedge or in containers, and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lorostemon stipitatus is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with a single stem and small, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lorostemon stipitatus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Lorostemon stipitatus
Lorostemon stipitatus is native to the mountains of Costa Rica.
Lorostemon stipitatus FAQ
What are the common names of Lorostemon stipitatus?
Stipitate lorostemon
What is the natural habitat of Lorostemon stipitatus?
It is native to Colombia and Venezuela.
What is the growth rate of Lorostemon stipitatus?
It grows at a slow rate.
Species in the Lorostemon genus
Species in the Clusiaceae family
Agasthiyamalaia pauciflora, Allanblackia floribunda, Allanblackia gabonensis, Allanblackia kimbiliensis, Allanblackia kisonghi, Allanblackia marienii, Allanblackia staneriana, Allanblackia stuhlmannii, Allanblackia ulugurensis, Chrysochlamys allenii, Chrysochlamys alterninervia, Chrysochlamys angustifolia, Chrysochlamys balboa, Chrysochlamys bracteolata, Chrysochlamys caribaea, Chrysochlamys colombiana, Chrysochlamys conferta, Chrysochlamys cuneata, Chrysochlamys dependens, Chrysochlamys eclipes, Chrysochlamys floribunda, Chrysochlamys glauca, Chrysochlamys gloriosa, Chrysochlamys goudotii, Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana, Chrysochlamys laxa, Chrysochlamys macrophylla, Chrysochlamys membranacea, Chrysochlamys membrillensis, Chrysochlamys micrantha, Chrysochlamys multiflora, Chrysochlamys myrcioides, Chrysochlamys nicaraguensis, Chrysochlamys pachypoda, Chrysochlamys pauciflora, Chrysochlamys pavonii, Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia, Chrysochlamys silvicola, Chrysochlamys skutchii, Chrysochlamys tenuifolia, Chrysochlamys tenuis, Chrysochlamys ulei, Chrysochlamys weberbaueri, Chrysochlamys chrisharonii, Clusia nipensis, Clusia pachamamae, Clusia abbottii, Clusia acuminata, Clusia aemygdioi, Clusia alainii,
References
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:143836-2: Based on the initial data import