Stillingia aquatica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aquatica
ID:
317559
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chapm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Fl. South. U.S. : 405 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316891
Common Names
- Stillingia Aquatica
- Water Stillingia
- Aquatic Stillingia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stillingia aquatica (also called Stillingia aquatica, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are linear-lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink. It grows in moist areas, such as along streams, in forests, and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Stillingia aquatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stillingia aquatica is white, with a yellow center, and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stillingia aquatica is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated by division or seed. It is a slow-growing plant and can take up to two years to reach maturity.
Where to Find Stillingia aquatica
Stillingia aquatica is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Stillingia aquatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stillingia aquatica?
Stillingia aquatica
What is the common name of Stillingia aquatica?
Water Stillingia
What is the natural habitat of Stillingia aquatica?
Mountainous regions of the Southern Appalachian Mountains
Species in the Stillingia genus
Stillingia acutifolia, Stillingia aquatica, Stillingia argutedentata, Stillingia bicarpellaris, Stillingia bodenbenderi, Stillingia dichotoma, Stillingia diphtherina, Stillingia linearifolia, Stillingia lineata, Stillingia oppositifolia, Stillingia parvifolia, Stillingia paucidentata, Stillingia peruviana, Stillingia querceticola, Stillingia salpingadenia, Stillingia sanguinolenta, Stillingia saxatilis, Stillingia scutellifera, Stillingia spinulosa, Stillingia sylvatica, Stillingia terminalis, Stillingia texana, Stillingia trapezoidea, Stillingia treculiana, Stillingia uleana, Stillingia zelayensis, Stillingia tenella,
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-197843: Based on the initial data import
Alvan Wentworth Chapman (1809-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chapm.' in the authors string.