Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
staudtii
ID:
171523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
H.G.A.Engler & K.A.E.Prantl, Nat. Pflanzenfam., Nachtr. 1: 198 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170852

Common Names

  • Stachyothyrsus Staudtii
  • Staudt's Bush-Clover
  • Bush-Clover

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Synonyms

  • Kaoue germainii R.Wilczek [valid]
  • Stachyothyrsus standtii Harms [unknown]

Description

Stachyothyrsus staudtii (also called Stachyotheres staudtii, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Stachyothyrsus staudtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stachyothyrsus staudtii has yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachyothyrsus staudtii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Stachyothyrsus staudtii

Stachyothyrsus staudtii can be found in the dry forests of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Stachyothyrsus staudtii FAQ

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What is the family of Stachyothyrsus staudtii?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family