Agalmyla stellifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stellifera
ID:
523629
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt
Source:
cmp
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 59: 72 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522961
Common Names
- Agalmyla Stellifera
- Star-Bearing Agalmyla
- Star-Bearing Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agalmyla stellifera (also called Star-Flowered Agalmyla, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and serrated leaves. It is native to the Philippines, and is found in tropical forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Agalmyla stellifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a long blooming period and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agalmyla stellifera is a yellow, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are thin, upright stems with small, bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agalmyla stellifera is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. Plants should be spaced 12-18 inches apart.
Where to Find Agalmyla stellifera
Agalmyla stellifera can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.
Agalmyla stellifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agalmyla stellifera?
Agalmyla stellifera
What is the common name of Agalmyla stellifera?
Star-bearing Agalmyla
What is the natural habitat of Agalmyla stellifera?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Agalmyla genus
Agalmyla hilliardiae, Agalmyla affinis, Agalmyla aitinyuensis, Agalmyla ambonica, Agalmyla angiensis, Agalmyla angustifolia, Agalmyla aurantiaca, Agalmyla beccarii, Agalmyla bicolor, Agalmyla biflora, Agalmyla bilirana, Agalmyla borneensis, Agalmyla bracteata, Agalmyla brevifolia, Agalmyla brevipes, Agalmyla brownii, Agalmyla calelanensis, Agalmyla centralis, Agalmyla chalmersii, Agalmyla chorisepala, Agalmyla chrysostyla, Agalmyla clarkei, Agalmyla columneoides, Agalmyla decipiens, Agalmyla dentatisepala, Agalmyla diandra, Agalmyla elegans, Agalmyla elongata, Agalmyla erecta, Agalmyla exannulata, Agalmyla formosa, Agalmyla gjellerupii, Agalmyla glabra, Agalmyla glabrisepala, Agalmyla glandulosa, Agalmyla gracilis, Agalmyla hirta, Agalmyla hooglenii, Agalmyla immersinervia, Agalmyla inaequidentata, Agalmyla insularis, Agalmyla javanica, Agalmyla johannis-winkleri, Agalmyla keysseri, Agalmyla kowapiana, Agalmyla lavandulacea, Agalmyla leuserensis, Agalmyla lobata, Agalmyla longiattenuata, Agalmyla longipetiolata,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2625234: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.