Status:
valid
Authors:
Triana & Planch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 18: 318 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076271
Common Names
- Stigmaphyllon echitoides
- Echitoides Stigmaphyllon
- Echitoides-Leaf Stigmaphyllon
Description
Stigmaphyllon echitoides (also called S. echitoides, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, reaching up to 5 m in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil, and is found in humid and sub-humid forests, as well as in secondary vegetation and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stigmaphyllon echitoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stigmaphyllon echitoides flower is yellow, with four petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedling is thin and has a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stigmaphyllon echitoides is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.
Where to Find Stigmaphyllon echitoides
Stigmaphyllon echitoides is native to the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Stigmaphyllon genus
Stigmaphyllon puberum,
Stigmaphyllon paralias,
Stigmaphyllon sagranum,
Stigmaphyllon retusum,
Stigmaphyllon lindenianum,
Stigmaphyllon lalandianum,
Stigmaphyllon jobertii,
Stigmaphyllon macedoanum,
Stigmaphyllon matogrossense,
Stigmaphyllon tomentosum,
Stigmaphyllon sinuatum,
Stigmaphyllon singulare,
Stigmaphyllon vitifolium,
Stigmaphyllon adenodon,
Stigmaphyllon gayanum,
Stigmaphyllon ellipticum,
Stigmaphyllon finlayanum,
Stigmaphyllon hatschbachii,
Stigmaphyllon hispidum,
Stigmaphyllon glabrum,
Stigmaphyllon auriculatum,
Stigmaphyllon bradei,
Stigmaphyllon bogotense,
Stigmaphyllon blanchetii,
Stigmaphyllon carautae,
Stigmaphyllon bannisterioides,
Stigmaphyllon dichotomum,
Stigmaphyllon crenatum,
Stigmaphyllon ciliatum,
Stigmaphyllon cordatum,
Stigmaphyllon lanceolatum,
Stigmaphyllon solomonense,
Stigmaphyllon angustifolium,
Stigmaphyllon timoriense,
Stigmaphyllon taomense,
Stigmaphyllon sundaicum,
Stigmaphyllon pullenii,
Stigmaphyllon intermedium,
Stigmaphyllon albidum,
Stigmaphyllon australiense,
Stigmaphyllon brassii,
Stigmaphyllon dealbatum,
Stigmaphyllon discolor,
Stigmaphyllon gymnopodum,
Stigmaphyllon abutilifolium,
Stigmaphyllon mackeeanum,
Stigmaphyllon mariae,
Stigmaphyllon mcphersonii,
Stigmaphyllon merrillii,
Stigmaphyllon micranthum,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii,
Acmanthera duckei,
Acmanthera fernandesii,
Acmanthera latifolia,
Acmanthera longifolia,
Acmanthera minima,
Acmanthera parviflora,
Acridocarpus adenophorus,
Acridocarpus alopecurus,
Acridocarpus alternifolius,
Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus,
Acridocarpus ballyi,
Acridocarpus camerunensis,
Acridocarpus chevalieri,
Acridocarpus chloropterus,
Acridocarpus congestus,
Acridocarpus congolensis,
Acridocarpus excelsus,
Acridocarpus glaucescens,
Acridocarpus hirundo,
Acridocarpus humbertii,
Acridocarpus humblotii,
Acridocarpus katangensis,
Acridocarpus ledermannii,
Acridocarpus longifolius,
Acridocarpus macrocalyx,
Acridocarpus mayumbensis,
Acridocarpus monodii,
Acridocarpus natalitius,
Acridocarpus oppositifolius,
Acridocarpus orientalis,
Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus,
Acridocarpus perrieri,
Acridocarpus plagiopterus,
Acridocarpus prasinus,
Acridocarpus scheffleri,
Acridocarpus smeathmannii,
Acridocarpus socotranus,
Acridocarpus spectabilis,
Acridocarpus staudtii,
Acridocarpus ugandensis,
Acridocarpus vanderystii,
Acridocarpus vivy,
Acridocarpus zanzibaricus,
Adelphia hiraea,
Adelphia macrophylla,
Adelphia mirabilis,
Adelphia platyrachis,
Aenigmatanthera doniana,
Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,