Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
javensis
ID:
312646

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 622 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311978

Common Names

  • Spathiostemon javensis
  • Javan Spathiostemon
  • Javanese Spathiostemon

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Synonyms

  • Homonoia javensis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Homonoia javensis ciliata Merr. [unknown]
  • Mallotus calvus Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Mallotus eglandulosus Elmer [unknown]
  • Spathiostemon javensis nimae Airy Shaw [unknown]
  • Adelia javanica Miq. [unknown]
  • Polydragma mallotiformis Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Spathiostemon javensis (also called 'Javan Spathiostemon', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers and small, glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Spathiostemon javensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Spathiostemon javensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Seeds: The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spathiostemon javensis is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.

Where to Find Spathiostemon javensis

Spathiostemon javensis can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Spathiostemon javensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spathiostemon javensis?

Spathiostemon javensis

What type of plant is Spathiostemon javensis?

Evergreen shrub

What is the growth habit of Spathiostemon javensis?

Upright

Species in the Spathiostemon 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