Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
1240452

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chun) Sealy

Source:
tro

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 176: t. 510 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239790

Common Names

  • Stewartia
  • Micrantha
  • Small-Flowered Stewartia

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Description

Stewartia micrantha (also called Small-flowered 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 micrantha 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

The flowers of Stewartia micrantha are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stewartia micrantha 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 micrantha

Stewartia micrantha is native to China and can be found in Sichuan Province.

Stewartia micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stewartia micrantha?

Stewartia micrantha

What is the common name of Stewartia micrantha?

Small-flowered Stewartia

Where is Stewartia micrantha 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

Joseph Robert Sealy (1907-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sealy' in the authors string.
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:830452-1: 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].