Status:
valid
Authors:
Compton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 10: 127 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316861
Common Names
- Stilbe rupestris
- Rupestris Stilbe
- Rupestris Leatherwood
Description
Stilbe rupestris (also called Stilbe rupestris, 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 rupestris 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 rupestris is white, with a yellow center, and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stilbe rupestris 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 rupestris
Stilbe rupestris is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Stilbe rupestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stilbe rupestris?
Stilbe rupestris
What is the common name of Stilbe rupestris?
Rocky Stilbe
What is the natural habitat of Stilbe rupestris?
Mountainous regions of the Southern Appalachian Mountains
Species in the Stilbe genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:864858-1: 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].