Status:
valid
Authors:
Fang
Source:
tro
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Omeiesium 2: t. 103 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223830
Common Names
- Stachyurus szechuanensis
- Szechuan Stachyurus
- Szechuanensis Stachyurus
Description
Stachyurus szechuanensis (also called Szechuanensis 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 szechuanensis 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 szechuanensis 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 szechuanensis 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 szechuanensis
Stachyurus szechuanensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.
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,