Agrostistachys staminodiata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
staminodiata
ID:
926606
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sevilla
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Blumea 46: 86 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925941
Common Names
- Agrostistachys staminodiata
- Staminodiata Agrostistachys
- Stamen-bearing Agrostistachys
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agrostistachys staminodiata (also called Agrostistachys staminodiata, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in lowland rainforests, secondary forests, and riverine forests.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostistachys staminodiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agrostistachys staminodiata has white flowers with a yellow center and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves and a small yellow flower.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agrostistachys staminodiata is a small shrub, usually growing to a height of 1-2 m. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil mix moist and provide bright indirect light.
Where to Find Agrostistachys staminodiata
Agrostistachys staminodiata is native to South America and is found in Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador.
Species in the Agrostistachys genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4834: Based on the initial data import
Sofia Sevilla: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sevilla' in the authors string.