Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
turbacensis
ID:
506791

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 236: 270 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506123

Common Names

  • Stylogyne turbacensis
  • Turbacensis Stylogyne
  • Turbacensis

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Synonyms

  • Tinus turbacensis (Kunth) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Stylogyne perpunctata Lundell [unknown]
  • Stylogyne oaxacana Lundell [unknown]
  • Stylogyne guatemalensis S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Stylogyne balaensis Mez [unknown]
  • Stylogyne turumiquirensis Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Ardisia ibaguensis Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia platyphylla Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia rusbyana Standl. [unknown]
  • Ardisia turbacensis Kunth [unknown]
  • Cissus pentandra Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Icacorea granatensis Rusby [unknown]
  • Icacorea ibaguensis (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea platyphylla (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea rusbyana (Standl.) Lundell [unknown]
  • Stylogyne turbacensis turbacensis [unknown]

Description

Stylogyne turbacensis (also called 'Turbaco Stylogyne', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Stylogyne turbacensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stylogyne turbacensis sub. laevis (Oerst.) Ricketson & Pipoly

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stylogyne turbacensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylogyne turbacensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Stylogyne turbacensis

Stylogyne turbacensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.

Stylogyne turbacensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylogyne turbacensis?

Stylogyne turbacensis

What is the natural habitat of Stylogyne turbacensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the average height of Stylogyne turbacensis?

5-10 meters

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2603184: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.