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
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.
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 Sipanea genus
Sipanea ayangannensis,
Sipanea biflora,
Sipanea carrenoi,
Sipanea cowanii,
Sipanea galioides,
Sipanea glaberrima,
Sipanea glabrata,
Sipanea gleasonii,
Sipanea glomerata,
Sipanea hispida,
Sipanea hispida,
Sipanea micrantha,
Sipanea ovalifolia,
Sipanea prancei,
Sipanea pratensis,
Sipanea saxicola,
Sipanea setacea,
Sipanea stahelii,
Sipanea veris,
Sipanea wilson-brownei,
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,