Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) van Jaarsv.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Aloë 31: 75. 1994.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433219
Common Names
- Stoeberia utilis
- Utilis Stoeberia
- Utilis Tree
Synonyms
- Lampranthus utilis (L.Bolus) Schwantes [unknown]
- Mesembryanthemum utile L.Bolus [unknown]
- Ruschia utilis (L.Bolus) L.Bolus [unknown]
Description
Stoeberia utilis (also called Useful Stoeberia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It typically grows up to 5-10 m tall and has a dense, upright habit. The leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate to lanceolate in shape. The flowers are white and the fruits are small, round, and red or yellow in color.
Uses & Benefits
Stoeberia utilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Stoeberia utilis sub. lerouxiae van Jaarsv.
Stoeberia utilis sub. utilis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stoeberia utilis is yellow and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stoeberia utilis is a fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree native to the tropical rainforest of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Stoeberia utilis
Stoeberia utilis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, particularly Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Stoeberia utilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stoeberia utilis?
Stoeberia utilis
What is the family of Stoeberia utilis?
Actinidiaceae
What is the common name of Stoeberia utilis?
Useful stoeberia
Species in the Stoeberia genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family