Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
diphtherina
ID:
317591

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

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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.

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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 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-197872: Based on the initial data import
David James Rogers (1918-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Rogers' in the authors string.