Status:
valid
Authors:
Chatrou
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Changing Genera : 143 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249953
Description
Klarobelia stipitata (also called 'Stalked Klarobelia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has an upright habit and grows up to 5 m tall. It has ovate leaves with a glossy texture and produces white flowers with yellow anthers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Klarobelia stipitata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Klarobelia stipitata has white flowers with yellow stamens and small, black fruits. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Klarobelia stipitata is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be 4 to 6 inches long. Place the cuttings in a moist medium such as perlite or vermiculite and keep in a warm, humid environment until roots form.
Where to Find Klarobelia stipitata
Klarobelia stipitata can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Klarobelia genus
Klarobelia subglobosa,
Klarobelia napoensis,
Klarobelia inundata,
Klarobelia megalocarpa,
Klarobelia lucida,
Klarobelia candida,
Klarobelia cauliflora,
Klarobelia anomala,
Klarobelia stipitata,
Klarobelia peruviana,
Klarobelia pumila,
Klarobelia pandoensis,
Klarobelia rocioae,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,