Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
arunachalensis
ID:
916797

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.B.Naithani) P.Singh, S.S.Dash & P.Kumari

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Nelumbo 51: 241 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916132

Common Names

  • Arunachal Stapletonia
  • Stapletonia Arunachalensis
  • Arunachalensis Stapletonia

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Description

Stapletonia arunachalensis (also called Arunachal Stapletonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 10 m tall, native to the Eastern Himalayas. It is found in moist forests, at altitudes of 1000-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Stapletonia arunachalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stapletonia arunachalensis is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stapletonia arunachalensis is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, sandy soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Stapletonia arunachalensis

Stapletonia arunachalensis is native to Brazil and can be found in wetland areas.

Stapletonia arunachalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stapletonia arunachalensis?

Stapletonia arunachalensis

What is the common name of Stapletonia arunachalensis?

Arunachalensis Stapletonia

What is the natural habitat of Stapletonia arunachalensis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

H.B. Naithani (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.B.Naithani' in the authors string.
Paramjit Singh (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Singh' in the authors string.
Sudhansu Sekhar Dash (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Dash' in the authors string.
Pushpa Kumari (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Kumari' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77108988-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].