Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutisepala
ID:
1240440

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.L.Chiu & G.R.Zhong

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 27: 370 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239778

Common Names

  • Stewartia Acutisepala
  • Sharp-Sepaled Stewartia
  • Sharp Sepaled Stewartia

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Description

Stewartia acutisepala (also called Sharp-sepal Stewartia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in forests, thickets, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Stewartia acutisepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stewartia acutisepala has white, fragrant flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stewartia acutisepala is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Stewartia acutisepala

Stewartia acutisepala is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.

Stewartia acutisepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stewartia acutisepala?

Stewartia acutisepala

What is the common name of Stewartia acutisepala?

Sharp-sepaled Stewartia

Where is Stewartia acutisepala native to?

It is native to China and Japan.

Species in the Theaceae family

Apterosperma oblata, Archboldiodendron calosericeum, Balthasaria mannii, Balthasaria schliebenii, Camellia intermedia, Camellia maoniushanensis, Camellia amplexifolia, Camellia anlungensis, Camellia assimiloides, Camellia aurea, Camellia azalea, Camellia candida, Camellia caudata, Camellia chekiangoleosa, Camellia chrysanthoides, Camellia connata, Camellia corallina, Camellia cordifolia, Camellia costata, Camellia costei, Camellia crapnelliana, Camellia crassicolumna, Camellia crassipes, Camellia crassiphylla, Camellia cupiformis, Camellia cuspidata, Camellia dongnaicensis, Camellia dormoyana, Camellia drupifera, Camellia edithae, Camellia elongata, Camellia euphlebia, Camellia euryoides, Camellia fascicularis, Camellia flava, Camellia flavida, Camellia fleuryi, Camellia fluviatilis, Camellia fraterna, Camellia furfuracea, Camellia gaudichaudii, Camellia gilbertii, Camellia glabricostata, Camellia gracilipes, Camellia grandibracteata, Camellia granthamiana, Camellia grijsii, Camellia gymnogyna, Camellia hekouensis, Camellia hiemalis,

References

Pao Ling Chiu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.L.Chiu' in the authors string.
Guo Rong Zhong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.R.Zhong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:934589-1: 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].