Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
overbergensis
ID:
317524

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rourke

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 30: 11 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316856

Common Names

  • Stilbe overbergensis
  • Overbergensis Stilbe
  • Overbergensis Leatherwood

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Description

Stilbe overbergensis (also called Stilbe overbergensis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are linear-lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink. It grows in moist areas, such as along streams, in forests, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stilbe overbergensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stilbe overbergensis is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stilbe overbergensis is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Stilbe overbergensis

Stilbe overbergensis is native to South Africa and can be found in dry woodlands.

Stilbe overbergensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stilbe overbergensis?

Stilbe overbergensis

What type of plant is Stilbe overbergensis?

Herbaceous perennial

What are the common names of Stilbe overbergensis?

Overbergensis, Stilbe

Species in the Stilbaceae family

Anastrabe integerrima, Bowkeria citrina, Bowkeria cymosa, Bowkeria verticillata, Bowkeria verticillata, Campylostachys cernua, Campylostachys helmei, Charadrophila capensis, Euthystachys abbreviata, Halleria elliptica, Halleria lucida, Halleria parviflora, Halleria ovata, Halleria ligustrifolia, Kogelbergia phylicoides, Kogelbergia verticillata, Nuxia allorgeorum, Nuxia ambrensis, Nuxia pachyphylla, Nuxia capitata, Nuxia congesta, Nuxia coriacea, Nuxia floribunda, Nuxia glomerulata, Nuxia gracilis, Nuxia involucrata, Nuxia isaloensis, Nuxia oppositifolia, Nuxia pseudodentata, Nuxia sphaerocephala, Nuxia verticillata, Nuxia brachyphylla, Retzia capensis, Stilbe albiflora, Stilbe ericoides, Stilbe gymnopharyngia, Stilbe overbergensis, Stilbe rupestris, Stilbe serrulata, Stilbe vestita, Thesmophora scopulosa,

References

John Patrick Rourke (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rourke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1015359-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].