Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
bodenbenderi
ID:
317571

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kuntze) D.J.Rogers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 38: 222 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316903

Common Names

  • Stillingia Bodenbenderi
  • Bodenbender's Stillingia
  • Bodenbender'sleaf Stillingia

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Synonyms

  • Sapium bodenbenderi Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sapium bolanderi Kuntze ex Pax [unknown]
  • Sapium subsessile Hemsl. in Hook. [unknown]
  • Stillingia dusenii Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria bodenbenderi K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Stillingia bodenbenderi (also called Stillingia bodenbenderi, 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 bodenbenderi 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 bodenbenderi 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Stillingia bodenbenderi is a terrestrial orchid that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division or seed and can take up to two years to reach maturity.

Where to Find Stillingia bodenbenderi

Stillingia bodenbenderi is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Stillingia bodenbenderi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stillingia bodenbenderi?

Stillingia bodenbenderi

What is the common name of Stillingia bodenbenderi?

Bodenbender's Stillingia

What is the natural habitat of Stillingia bodenbenderi?

Mountainous regions of the Southern Appalachian Mountains

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-197854: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
David James Rogers (1918-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Rogers' in the authors string.