Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Crossosomatales
Species:
obovatus
ID:
1254276

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rehder) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 90: 118 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253614

Common Names

  • Stachyurus Obovatus
  • Oval-Leaved Stachyurus
  • Oval-Leaved Stachyurus Shrub

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Description

Stachyurus obovatus (also called Obovate Stachyurus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is usually found in wet, humid forests and can reach heights of up to 10 meters. Its leaves are ovate-elliptic, with a glossy green upper surface and a paler underside.

Uses & Benefits

Stachyurus obovatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its showy pink flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stachyurus obovatus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachyurus obovatus is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a light soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Stachyurus obovatus

Stachyurus obovatus is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50172043: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.