Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
scutellifera
ID:
317702

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Rogers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 38: 235 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317034

Common Names

  • Stillingia Scutellifera
  • Shield-bearing Stillingia
  • Shield-bearingleaf Stillingia

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Synonyms

  • Stillingia salpingadenia angustior Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Stillingia salpingadenia elliptica Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Stillingia salpingadenia grandifolia Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Stillingia saxatilis angustior Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Stillingia saxatilis grandifolia Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Stillingia saxatilis latior Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Stillingia saxatilis salicifolia Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]

Description

Stillingia scutellifera (also called Shield-bearing Stillingia, among many other common names) is a species of Euphorbiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing in dry, open habitats in the western United States. It has alternate, lanceolate leaves that are dark green and smooth above, and paler and hairy below. The flowers are small, yellow and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Stillingia scutellifera 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 scutellifera is a yellow-green color and has five petals. The seed is small and round and the seedlings have a single stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stillingia scutellifera 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 scutellifera

Stillingia scutellifera is native to the southeastern United States, from South Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

Stillingia scutellifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stillingia scutellifera?

Stillingia scutellifera

What type of plant is Stillingia scutellifera?

Herbaceous perennial

What are the common names of Stillingia scutellifera?

Scutellifera, Stillingia

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-197973: Based on the initial data import
David James Rogers (1918-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Rogers' in the authors string.