Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
utilis
ID:
433887

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

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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.

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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 Aizoaceae family

References

Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
Ernst Jacobus van Jaarsveld (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van Jaarsv.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000433219: Based on the initial data import