Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
stipitata
ID:
445535

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 4: 94 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444867

Common Names

  • Levenhookia stipitata
  • Stipitata Levenhookia
  • Stipitata Fern

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Synonyms

  • Stylidium stipitatum Benth. [unknown]
  • Coleostylis umbellulata Sond. [unknown]

Description

Levenhookia stipitata (also called 'Kapok Bush', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to South East Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Levenhookia stipitata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Levenhookia stipitata are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Levenhookia stipitata is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division of the rootstock. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Levenhookia stipitata

Levenhookia stipitata can be found in Australia.

Levenhookia stipitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Levenhookia stipitata?

Levenhookia stipitata

What is the common name of Levenhookia stipitata?

Stalked levenhookia

Where is Levenhookia stipitata found?

Levenhookia stipitata is found in Australia

Species in the Stylidiaceae family

Donatia fascicularis, Donatia novae-zelandiae, Forstera bellidifolia, Forstera bidwillii, Forstera mackayi, Forstera sedifolia, Forstera tenella, Forstera cristis, Forstera purpurata, Levenhookia leptantha, Levenhookia stipitata, Levenhookia sonderi, Levenhookia pusilla, Levenhookia pulcherrima, Levenhookia octomaculata, Levenhookia dubia, Levenhookia chippendalei, Levenhookia pauciflora, Levenhookia preissii, Oreostylidium subulatum, Phyllachne clavigera, Phyllachne colensoi, Phyllachne rubra, Phyllachne uliginosa, Stylidium adpressum, Stylidium aeonioides, Stylidium affine, Stylidium longissimum, Stylidium longitubum, Stylidium lowrieanum, Stylidium luteum, Stylidium macranthum, Stylidium maitlandianum, Stylidium maritimum, Stylidium megacarpum, Stylidium lobuliflorum, Stylidium marradongense, Stylidium simulans, Stylidium longicornu, Stylidium soboliferum, Stylidium spathulatum, Stylidium limbatum, Stylidium lineare, Stylidium lineatum, Stylidium crossocephalum, Stylidium clarksonii, Stylidium claytonioides, Stylidium confertum, Stylidium confluens, Stylidium cordifolium,