Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
estrellense
ID:
436186

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(1): 378 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435518

Common Names

  • Stephanopodium estrellense
  • Estrellense Stephanopodium
  • Mexican Stephanopodium

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Description

Stephanopodium estrellense (also called Estrella Mountain Stephanopodium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a woody stem and yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Stephanopodium estrellense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make baskets and other crafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stephanopodium estrellense has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stephanopodium estrellense is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (6 ft) tall. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Stephanopodium estrellense

Stephanopodium estrellense is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Stephanopodium estrellense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stephanopodium estrellense?

Stephanopodium estrellense

What is the common name of Stephanopodium estrellense?

Estrella's Stephanopodium

What is the natural habitat of Stephanopodium estrellense?

Dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands

Species in the Dichapetalaceae family

Dichapetalum neglectum, Dichapetalum acuminatum, Dichapetalum affine, Dichapetalum alaotrense, Dichapetalum albidum, Dichapetalum altescandens, Dichapetalum angolense, Dichapetalum arachnoideum, Dichapetalum arenarium, Dichapetalum asplundeanum, Dichapetalum axillare, Dichapetalum bangii, Dichapetalum barbatum, Dichapetalum barbosae, Dichapetalum barteri, Dichapetalum beilschmiedioides, Dichapetalum bellum, Dichapetalum berendinae, Dichapetalum bernalii, Dichapetalum bocageanum, Dichapetalum bodyi, Dichapetalum bojeri, Dichapetalum braunii, Dichapetalum brenesii, Dichapetalum bullatum, Dichapetalum chalotii, Dichapetalum chlorinum, Dichapetalum choristilum, Dichapetalum coelhoi, Dichapetalum congoense, Dichapetalum crassifolium, Dichapetalum cymosum, Dichapetalum cymulosum, Dichapetalum deflexum, Dichapetalum dewevrei, Dichapetalum dewildei, Dichapetalum dictyospermum, Dichapetalum discolor, Dichapetalum donnell-smithii, Dichapetalum edule, Dichapetalum eickii, Dichapetalum fadenii, Dichapetalum filicaule, Dichapetalum findouense, Dichapetalum foreroi, Dichapetalum froesii, Dichapetalum fructuosum, Dichapetalum gabonense, Dichapetalum gassitae, Dichapetalum gelonioides,

References

IPNI record: 245134-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001228013
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-50053183: Originally associated with wfo-0001228013
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-50053183: Originally associated with wfo-0001228013
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:245134-2: Based on the initial data import