Stigmaphyllon merrillii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
merrillii
ID:
750873
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Anderson
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Blumea 56: 92 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750206
Common Names
- Stigmaphyllon merrillii
- Merrill's Stigmaphyllon
- Merrill Stigmaphyllon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stigmaphyllon merrillii (also called Merrill's Stigmaphyllon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and is often found in areas with limestone soils.
Uses & Benefits
Stigmaphyllon merrillii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stigmaphyllon merrillii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, thin stem with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stigmaphyllon merrillii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Stigmaphyllon merrillii
Stigmaphyllon merrillii is native to South America. It can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Stigmaphyllon merrillii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stigmaphyllon merrillii?
Stigmaphyllon merrillii
What is the natural habitat of Stigmaphyllon merrillii?
It is native to Central and South America.
What is the flowering period of Stigmaphyllon merrillii?
It flowers in the summer.
Species in the Stigmaphyllon genus
Stigmaphyllon puberum, Stigmaphyllon paralias, Stigmaphyllon sagranum, Stigmaphyllon retusum, Stigmaphyllon lindenianum, Stigmaphyllon lalandianum, Stigmaphyllon jobertii, Stigmaphyllon macedoanum, Stigmaphyllon matogrossense, Stigmaphyllon tomentosum, Stigmaphyllon sinuatum, Stigmaphyllon singulare, Stigmaphyllon vitifolium, Stigmaphyllon adenodon, Stigmaphyllon gayanum, Stigmaphyllon ellipticum, Stigmaphyllon finlayanum, Stigmaphyllon hatschbachii, Stigmaphyllon hispidum, Stigmaphyllon glabrum, Stigmaphyllon auriculatum, Stigmaphyllon bradei, Stigmaphyllon bogotense, Stigmaphyllon blanchetii, Stigmaphyllon carautae, Stigmaphyllon bannisterioides, Stigmaphyllon dichotomum, Stigmaphyllon crenatum, Stigmaphyllon ciliatum, Stigmaphyllon cordatum, Stigmaphyllon lanceolatum, Stigmaphyllon solomonense, Stigmaphyllon angustifolium, Stigmaphyllon timoriense, Stigmaphyllon taomense, Stigmaphyllon sundaicum, Stigmaphyllon pullenii, Stigmaphyllon intermedium, Stigmaphyllon albidum, Stigmaphyllon australiense, Stigmaphyllon brassii, Stigmaphyllon dealbatum, Stigmaphyllon discolor, Stigmaphyllon gymnopodum, Stigmaphyllon abutilifolium, Stigmaphyllon mackeeanum, Stigmaphyllon mariae, Stigmaphyllon mcphersonii, Stigmaphyllon merrillii, Stigmaphyllon micranthum,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
Christiane Eva Anderson (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Anderson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77111106-1: Based on the initial data import