Status:
valid
Authors:
J.H.Kirkbr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 49(3): 376. 1997
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315032
Common Names
- Hatschbach's Staelia
- Vervain
- Pitcher Sage
Description
Staelia hatschbachii (also called Hatschbach's Staelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in dry and rocky habitats such as hillsides, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Staelia hatschbachii has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Staelia hatschbachii is yellow in color with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a yellow stem with a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Staelia hatschbachii is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the spring or summer and planting them in moist, well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and established. Staelia hatschbachii can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Staelia hatschbachii
Staelia hatschbachii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Staelia hatschbachii FAQ
What is the common name of Staelia hatschbachii?
Hatschbach's Staelia
What is the scientific name of Hatschbach's Staelia?
Staelia hatschbachii
What is the natural habitat of Staelia hatschbachii?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, 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,