Status:
valid
Authors:
F.T.Wang & Tang
Source:
tro
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 1: 326 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223823
Common Names
- Stachyurus oblongifolius
- Oblong-leaved Stachyurus
- Oblongifolius Stachyurus
Description
Stachyurus oblongifolius (also called Oblongifolius Stachyurus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Stachyurus oblongifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Stachyurus oblongifolius are small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stachyurus oblongifolius is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub with a creeping, mat-forming habit. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is easy to propagate by stem cuttings. To propagate, take stem cuttings in spring or summer and place them in a pot filled with moist, well-draining potting soil. Place the pot in a warm, bright location and keep the soil moist. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Stachyurus oblongifolius
Stachyurus oblongifolius is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.
Stachyurus oblongifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachyurus oblongifolius?
Stachyurus oblongifolius
What is the common name of Stachyurus oblongifolius?
Oblong-Leafed Stachyurus
What is the natural habitat of Stachyurus oblongifolius?
Forests, thickets, and ravines in China, Japan, and Korea
Species in the Stachyurus genus
Stachyurus coaetaneus,
Stachyurus macrocarpus,
Stachyurus himalaicus,
Stachyurus chinensis,
Stachyurus yunnanensis,
Stachyurus salicifolius,
Stachyurus oblongifolius,
Stachyurus retusus,
Stachyurus szechuanensis,
Stachyurus cordatula,
Stachyurus obovatus,
Stachyurus praecox,
Species in the Stachyuraceae family
Stachyurus coaetaneus,
Stachyurus macrocarpus,
Stachyurus himalaicus,
Stachyurus chinensis,
Stachyurus yunnanensis,
Stachyurus salicifolius,
Stachyurus oblongifolius,
Stachyurus retusus,
Stachyurus szechuanensis,
Stachyurus cordatula,
Stachyurus obovatus,
Stachyurus praecox,