Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wall.) R.Br. ex Wall.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Numer. List : n.º 4951 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431100
Common Names
- Stauntonia angustifolia
- Angustifolia Stauntonia
- Stauntonia Angustifolia
Synonyms
- Holboellia acuminata Lindl. [unknown]
- Holboellia angustifolia Wall. [unknown]
- Holboellia angustifolia obtusa (Gagnep.) H.N.Qin [unknown]
- Holboellia fargesii Réaub. [unknown]
- Holboellia latifolia bracteata Gagnep. [unknown]
- Holboellia latifolia obtusa Gagnep. [unknown]
- Holboellia marmorata Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
- Holboellia angustifolia angustifolia [unknown]
- Holboellia angustifolia minima Reaub. [unknown]
- Holboellia latifolia acuminata (Lindl.) Gagnep. [unknown]
- Holboellia latifolia angustifolia (Wall.) Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
- Stauntonia longipes Hemsl. [unknown]
- Holboellia angustifolia trifoliata H.N.Qin [unknown]
Description
Stauntonia angustifolia (also called 'Narrow-Leaved Stauntonia', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in wet mountain areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stauntonia angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stauntonia angustifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stauntonia angustifolia is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to the dry forests of China. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Stauntonia angustifolia
Stauntonia angustifolia can be found in East Asia, including China.
Stauntonia angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stauntonia angustifolia?
Stauntonia angustifolia
What is the common name of Stauntonia angustifolia?
Japanese ivy
What is the family of Stauntonia angustifolia?
Araliaceae
Species in the Stauntonia genus
Stauntonia latifolia,
Stauntonia angustifolia,
Stauntonia chinensis,
Stauntonia hexaphylla,
Stauntonia filamentosa,
Stauntonia maculata,
Stauntonia trinervia,
Stauntonia obovatifoliola,
Stauntonia oligophylla,
Stauntonia yaoshanensis,
Stauntonia conspicua,
Stauntonia parviflora,
Stauntonia purpurea,
Stauntonia obcordatilimba,
Stauntonia cavalerieana,
Stauntonia duclouxii,
Stauntonia decora,
Stauntonia brunoniana,
Stauntonia libera,
Stauntonia obovata,
Stauntonia brachyandra,
Stauntonia chapaensis,
Stauntonia coriacea,
Stauntonia crassifolia,
Stauntonia grandiflora,
Stauntonia linearifolia,
Stauntonia medogensis,
Stauntonia pterocaulis,
Species in the Lardizabalaceae family
Akebia longeracemosa,
Akebia pentaphylla,
Akebia quinata,
Akebia trifoliata,
Akebia apetala,
Akebia longisepala,
Boquila trifoliolata,
Decaisnea fargesii,
Decaisnea insignis,
Lardizabala funaria,
Sargentodoxa cuneata,
Sinofranchetia chinensis,
Stauntonia latifolia,
Stauntonia angustifolia,
Stauntonia chinensis,
Stauntonia hexaphylla,
Stauntonia filamentosa,
Stauntonia maculata,
Stauntonia trinervia,
Stauntonia obovatifoliola,
Stauntonia oligophylla,
Stauntonia yaoshanensis,
Stauntonia conspicua,
Stauntonia parviflora,
Stauntonia purpurea,
Stauntonia obcordatilimba,
Stauntonia cavalerieana,
Stauntonia duclouxii,
Stauntonia decora,
Stauntonia brunoniana,
Stauntonia libera,
Stauntonia obovata,
Stauntonia brachyandra,
Stauntonia chapaensis,
Stauntonia coriacea,
Stauntonia crassifolia,
Stauntonia grandiflora,
Stauntonia linearifolia,
Stauntonia medogensis,
Stauntonia pterocaulis,