Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
spicata
ID:
314267

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 11: 54 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313599

Common Names

  • Stachyarrhena spicata
  • Spicata Stachyarrhena
  • Spiked Stachyarrhena

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Synonyms

  • Schradera longifolia Spruce ex Hook.f. [invalid]
  • Schradera spicata Spruce ex Hook.f. [invalid]
  • Stachyarrhena longifolia Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks. [invalid]
  • Stachyarrhena spicata multinervis K.Schum. [valid]
  • Alibertia duckei Standl. [valid]
  • Stachyarrhena longifolia Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Stachyarrhena spicata (also called Spicate Stachyarrhena, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry savannahs and woodlands. The leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-oblong in shape, and the bark is grey-brown and scaly.

Uses & Benefits

Stachyarrhena spicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree in parks. It is also used for timber and fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Stachyarrhena spicata has small white flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachyarrhena spicata is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established. Cuttings can be taken in spring or autumn and should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Stachyarrhena spicata

Stachyarrhena spicata can be found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan.

Stachyarrhena spicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachyarrhena spicata?

Stachyarrhena spicata

What is the common name of Stachyarrhena spicata?

Spiked Stachyarrhena

Where is Stachyarrhena spicata native to?

Tropical Africa

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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