Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 16: 357 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311980
Common Names
- Spathiostemon moniliformis
- Beaded Spathiostemon
- Beaded-Flower Spathiostemon
Description
Spathiostemon moniliformis (also called 'Moniliform 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 moniliformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Spathiostemon moniliformis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spathiostemon moniliformis is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid climate and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the root system. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Spathiostemon moniliformis
Spathiostemon moniliformis can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Spathiostemon moniliformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spathiostemon moniliformis?
Spathiostemon moniliformis
What type of plant is Spathiostemon moniliformis?
Evergreen shrub
What is the growth habit of Spathiostemon moniliformis?
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,