Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pteropetiolata
ID:
1233234

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Cheng

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Contr. Biol. Lab. Sci. Soc. China, Bot. Ser. 9: 202 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001232572

Common Names

  • Stewartia pteropetiolata
  • Winged-petiole Stewartia
  • Winged-petiole Camellia

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Description

Stewartia pteropetiolata (also called 'Winged-petiole Stewartia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Theaceae. It is an evergreen tree with white flowers and winged petioles. It is native to Japan and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stewartia pteropetiolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stewartia pteropetiolata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed pods are long and thin, containing small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stewartia pteropetiolata is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or from seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse and should be lightly covered with soil. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Stewartia pteropetiolata

Stewartia pteropetiolata is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Stewartia pteropetiolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stewartia pteropetiolata?

Stewartia pteropetiolata

What is the common name of Stewartia pteropetiolata?

Winged-petiole Stewartia

What is the natural habitat of Stewartia pteropetiolata?

Moist woods and rocky slopes

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

Wan Chun Cheng (1908-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Cheng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:830461-1: 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].