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
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.
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 Stapletonia genus
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
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].