Staelia culcita - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.Salas & E.L.Cabral
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 144: 374 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921022
Common Names
- Staelia culcita
- Culcita Staelia
- Culcita Star
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Staelia culcita (also called 'Culcita staelia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is found in the tropical rainforest of the Amazon basin in South America, and is a herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests and seasonally flooded forests.
Uses & Benefits
Staelia culcita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Staelia culcita is a small, yellow flower with a red center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem.
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Staelia culcita is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Staelia culcita
Staelia culcita can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Staelia genus
Staelia aurea, Staelia galioides, Staelia hassleri, Staelia hatschbachii, Staelia reflexa, Staelia thymbroides, Staelia thymoides, Staelia uruguaya, Staelia vestita, Staelia virgata, Staelia juarezii, Staelia tocantinsiana, Staelia longipedicellata, Staelia nelidae, Staelia culcita, Staelia domingosii, Staelia paganuccii, Staelia catolensis, Staelia glandulosa, Staelia harleyi,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-466583: Based on the initial data import
Elsa Leonor Cabral (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.L.Cabral' in the authors string.
Roberto M. Salas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Salas' in the authors string.