Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
perrieri
ID:
1142981

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leandri

Source:
tro

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 13: 39 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142319

Common Names

  • Stephanodaphne perrieri
  • Perrieri Stephanodaphne
  • Perrieri Stephanodaphne Tree

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Description

Stephanodaphne perrieri (also called Perrier's stephanodaphne, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with an upright habit, reaching up to 6 m in height. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia. It grows in dry, deciduous forests, woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Stephanodaphne perrieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stephanodaphne perrieri has small, white flowers with four petals and a long, thin pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stephanodaphne perrieri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade in a sheltered position.

Where to Find Stephanodaphne perrieri

Stephanodaphne perrieri is native to the tropical regions of Africa and can be found in the wild in countries such as Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

References