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
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.
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.
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,