Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
sternii
ID:
1293255

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
tro

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 110: 29 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292593

Common Names

  • Stern's Wimmeria
  • Stern's Wimmeria Tree
  • Stern's Wimmeria

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Description

Wimmeria sternii (also called Stern's wimmeria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada, where it grows in rocky, open woods and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Wimmeria sternii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wimmeria sternii has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wimmeria sternii is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining potting soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, it is best to take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early fall and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Wimmeria sternii

Wimmeria sternii is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Wimmeria sternii FAQ

What is the common name of Wimmeria sternii?

Stern's Wimmeria

What is the scientific name of Stern's Wimmeria?

Wimmeria sternii

What is the family of Wimmeria sternii?

Rhamnaceae

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

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