Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
stipularis
ID:
303353

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.I.Forst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 4: 331 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302685

Common Names

  • Sankowskya stipularis
  • Stipularis Sankowskya
  • Stipularis Sankovskaya

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Description

Sankowskya stipularis (also called Sankowskya, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest and gallery forest. It is characterized by its small, glossy, ovate leaves and its yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sankowskya stipularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves can be used as fodder for livestock and the wood is used for fuel. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sankowskya stipularis has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sankowskya stipularis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Sankowskya stipularis

Sankowskya stipularis is native to Brazil.

Sankowskya stipularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sankowskya stipularis?

Sankowskya stipularis

What is the family of Sankowskya stipularis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Sankowskya stipularis?

Stipulate pineappleweed

Species in the Sankowskya genus

Species in the Picrodendraceae family

Androstachys johnsonii, Aristogeitonia limoniifolia, Aristogeitonia lophirifolia, Aristogeitonia magnistipula, Aristogeitonia monophylla, Aristogeitonia perrieri, Aristogeitonia uapacifolia, Aristogeitonia gabonica, Austrobuxus alticola, Austrobuxus brevipes, Austrobuxus carunculatus, Austrobuxus clusiaceus, Austrobuxus cracens, Austrobuxus cuneatus, Austrobuxus ellipticus, Austrobuxus eugeniifolius, Austrobuxus horneanus, Austrobuxus huerlimannii, Austrobuxus mandjelicus, Austrobuxus megacarpus, Austrobuxus montis-do, Austrobuxus nitidus, Austrobuxus ovalis, Austrobuxus pauciflorus, Austrobuxus petiolaris, Austrobuxus rubiginosus, Austrobuxus swainii, Austrobuxus vieillardii, Austrobuxus dentatus, Austrobuxus celebicus, Choriceras majus, Choriceras tricorne, Dissiliaria baloghioides, Dissiliaria indistincta, Dissiliaria laxinervis, Dissiliaria muelleri, Dissiliaria surculosa, Dissiliaria tuckeri, Hyaenanche globosa, Kairothamnus phyllanthoides, Longetia buxoides, Micrantheum demissum, Micrantheum ericoides, Micrantheum hexandrum, Micrantheum serpentinum, Mischodon zeylanicus, Neoroepera banksii, Neoroepera buxifolia, Oldfieldia africana, Oldfieldia dactylophylla,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-184221: Based on the initial data import
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.