Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stahelii
ID:
311946

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 31: 258 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311278

Common Names

  • Sipanea stahelii
  • Stahelii Sipanea
  • Stahelii Sipanea

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Description

Sipanea stahelii (also called Sipanea stahelii, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to Brazil. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sipanea stahelii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It has bright pink flowers and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sipanea stahelii has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sipanea stahelii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location to ensure successful cultivation.

Where to Find Sipanea stahelii

Sipanea stahelii can be found in Colombia.

Sipanea stahelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sipanea stahelii?

Sipanea stahelii

What is the common name of Sipanea stahelii?

Chinese yam

What is the natural habitat of Sipanea stahelii?

It is found in forests, thickets, and grasslands in China, Japan, and Korea.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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