Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Juss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 2, 13: 290. 1840 [Apr 1840]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502260
Common Names
- Stigmaphyllon ellipticum
- Stigmaphyllon ellipticum
- Stigmaphyllon ellipticum
Synonyms
- Stigmaphyllon mucronatum A.Juss. [unknown]
- Banisteria billbergiana Beurl. [unknown]
- Banisteria elliptica Kunth [unknown]
- Banisteria mucronata DC. [unknown]
- Banisteria ternata DC. [unknown]
- Stigmaphyllon ellipticum intermedium Nied. [unknown]
- Stigmaphyllon ellipticum nicaraguense Nied. [unknown]
- Stigmaphyllon mucronatum intermedium Nied. [unknown]
- Stigmaphyllon mucronatum nicaraguense Nied. [unknown]
- Stigmaphyllon felixii Cuatrec. [unknown]
- Stigmaphyllon ternatum (Sessé ex DC.) A.Juss. [unknown]
- Stigmaphyllon mucronatum ternatum (DC.) Nied. [unknown]
- Stigmaphyllon ellipticum ternatum (DC.) Nied. [unknown]
Description
Stigmaphyllon ellipticum (also called Elliptic Stigmaphyllon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a single trunk and a dense, rounded crown. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate with entire margins. It is found in dry forests and scrublands at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Stigmaphyllon ellipticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stigmaphyllon ellipticum is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stigmaphyllon ellipticum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be placed in a warm, sunny position.
Where to Find Stigmaphyllon ellipticum
Stigmaphyllon ellipticum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Stigmaphyllon ellipticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stigmaphyllon ellipticum?
Stigmaphyllon ellipticum
What type of plant is Stigmaphyllon ellipticum?
A shrub
Where is Stigmaphyllon ellipticum native to?
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,