Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
stellaris
ID:
329037

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gagnep.) Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 415 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328369

Common Names

  • Star-shaped Trigonostemon
  • Trigonostemon stellaris
  • Star-shaped Trigonostemon

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Synonyms

  • Prosartema stellaris Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Prosartema stellare Gagnep. [unknown]

Description

Trigonostemon stellaris (also called Star Trigonostemon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Trigonostemon stellaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trigonostemon stellaris has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigonostemon stellaris is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but it does best in sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.

Where to Find Trigonostemon stellaris

Trigonostemon stellaris is native to Vietnam.

Trigonostemon stellaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonostemon stellaris?

Trigonostemon stellaris

What is the natural habitat of Trigonostemon stellaris?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What are the common names of Trigonostemon stellaris?

Stellaris, Stellaris Shrub

Species in the Trigonostemon genus

Trigonostemon adenocalyx, Trigonostemon albiflorus, Trigonostemon angustifolius, Trigonostemon apetalogyne, Trigonostemon aurantiacus, Trigonostemon beccarii, Trigonostemon birmanicus, Trigonostemon bonianus, Trigonostemon borneensis, Trigonostemon capillipes, Trigonostemon capitellatum, Trigonostemon carnosulus, Trigonostemon cherrieri, Trigonostemon chinensis, Trigonostemon cochinchinensis, Trigonostemon cumingii, Trigonostemon detritiferus, Trigonostemon diffusus, Trigonostemon diplopetalus, Trigonostemon dipteranthus, Trigonostemon eberhardtii, Trigonostemon elegantissimus, Trigonostemon elmeri, Trigonostemon everettii, Trigonostemon filiformis, Trigonostemon flavidus, Trigonostemon fragilis, Trigonostemon gaudichaudii, Trigonostemon hartleyi, Trigonostemon heteranthus, Trigonostemon hirsutus, Trigonostemon howii, Trigonostemon hybridus, Trigonostemon inopinatus, Trigonostemon ionthocarpus, Trigonostemon kerrii, Trigonostemon laetus, Trigonostemon laevigatus, Trigonostemon lanceolatus, Trigonostemon laoticus, Trigonostemon laxiflorus, Trigonostemon longipedunculatus, Trigonostemon longipes, Trigonostemon magnificus, Trigonostemon malaccanus, Trigonostemon matangensis, Trigonostemon matanginsu, Trigonostemon merrillii, Trigonostemon murtonii, Trigonostemon nemoralis,

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-208914: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.