Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrulata
ID:
317530

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst.) Rourke

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 30: 11 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316862

Common Names

  • Stilbe serrulata
  • Serrulata Stilbe
  • Serrulata Leatherwood

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Description

Stilbe serrulata (also called Stilbe serrulata, 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 serrulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stilbe serrulata is white, with a yellow center, and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stilbe serrulata 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 serrulata

Stilbe serrulata is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Stilbe serrulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stilbe serrulata?

Stilbe serrulata

What is the common name of Stilbe serrulata?

Serrated Stilbe

What is the natural habitat of Stilbe serrulata?

Mountainous regions of the Southern Appalachian Mountains

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

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:864859-1: 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].