Status:
valid
Authors:
D.J.Rogers
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 38: 226 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316923
Common Names
- Stillingia Diphtherina
- Diphthera Stillingia
- Diphtheraleaf Stillingia
Description
Stillingia diphtherina (also called Stillingia diphtherina, 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 diphtherina 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 diphtherina is white, with a yellow center, and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stillingia diphtherina 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 diphtherina
Stillingia diphtherina is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Stillingia diphtherina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stillingia diphtherina?
Stillingia diphtherina
What is the common name of Stillingia diphtherina?
Diphtheria Stillingia
What is the natural habitat of Stillingia diphtherina?
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,