Stapletonia seshagiriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
seshagiriana
ID:
1325818
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.B.Majumdar) H.B.Naithani
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 139: 1048 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338272
Common Names
- Stapletonia seshagiriana
- Seshagiriana Stapletonia
- Seshagiriana Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stapletonia seshagiriana (also called Seshagiri's stapletonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and can be found in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Stapletonia seshagiriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stapletonia seshagiriana has small, white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stapletonia seshagiriana is a species of shrub native to India. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a seedbed and transplanted when the seedlings are large enough to handle. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Stapletonia seshagiriana
Stapletonia seshagiriana is found in the tropical forests of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Stapletonia seshagiriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stapletonia seshagiriana?
Stapletonia seshagiriana
Where is Stapletonia seshagiriana found?
Stapletonia seshagiriana is found in India.
What is the growth habit of Stapletonia seshagiriana?
Stapletonia seshagiriana is a small, evergreen shrub with a single trunk.
Species in the Stapletonia genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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References
H.B. Naithani (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.B.Naithani' in the authors string.
Radha Binod Majumdar (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.B.Majumdar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77136167-1: 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].