Status:
valid
Authors:
Nied.
Source:
tro
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Arbeiten Bot. Inst. Königl. Lyceums Hosianum Braunsberg 1912: 28. Malpighiaceae Americanae 2: 28. 1912
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076546
Common Names
- Stigmaphyllon pseudopuberum
- Pseudopuberum Stigmaphyllon
- Pseudopuberum's Stigmaphyllon
Description
Stigmaphyllon pseudopuberum (also called False-hairy Stigmaphyllon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and tropical and subtropical dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Stigmaphyllon pseudopuberum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stigmaphyllon pseudopuberum has white flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are small, brown, and round, and the seedlings are about 5 cm tall and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stigmaphyllon pseudopuberum is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°C (50°F). It is a fast-growing plant and can be pruned to maintain its shape.
Where to Find Stigmaphyllon pseudopuberum
Stigmaphyllon pseudopuberum is 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,