Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
quadrifida
ID:
337303

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Carr, S.G.M.Carr & B.Hyland

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 139: 416 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336635

Common Names

  • Stockwellia quadrifida
  • Four-cleft Stockwellia
  • Stockwellia

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Description

Stockwellia quadrifida (also called Stockwellia, among many other common names) is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forest and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stockwellia quadrifida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stockwellia quadrifida are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stockwellia quadrifida is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in the tropical and subtropical forests. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun and moderate to regular watering.

Where to Find Stockwellia quadrifida

Stockwellia quadrifida is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Stockwellia quadrifida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stockwellia quadrifida?

Stockwellia quadrifida

What is the family of Stockwellia quadrifida?

Myrtaceae

What is the common name of Stockwellia quadrifida?

Four-Fid Stockwellia

Species in the Stockwellia genus

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-216995: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Hyland (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Hyland' in the authors string.
Dennis John Carr (1915-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Carr' in the authors string.
Maisie Carr (1912-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.G.M.Carr' in the authors string.