Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Crossosomatales
Genus:
Species:
indochinensis
ID:
1410812

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Byng & Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.259027778. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423277

Common Names

  • Chinese Bladdernut
  • Indochina Bladdernut
  • Staphylea

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Description

Staphylea indochinensis (also called Indochinese staphylea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Staphyleaceae family. It is native to China, India, and Vietnam. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Staphylea indochinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a component of rock gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Staphylea indochinensis has small, white flowers with 4 petals and 4 stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staphylea indochinensis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a pot of well-draining soil and keep them moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings from a healthy plant and allow the cut end to dry for a few days. Once the cut end has dried, place the cutting in a pot of well-draining soil and water it lightly. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Staphylea indochinensis

Staphylea indochinensis can be found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Staphylea indochinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staphylea indochinensis?

Staphylea indochinensis

What are the common names of Staphylea indochinensis?

Indochina bladdernut, Chinese bladdernut

What is the natural habitat of Staphylea indochinensis?

Staphylea indochinensis is native to China, Vietnam, and Laos

Species in the Staphyleaceae family

Dalrympelea pomifera, Dalrympelea trifoliata, Dalrympelea stipulacea, Dalrympelea sphaerocarpa, Dalrympelea nitida, Dalrympelea calciphila, Dalrympelea borneensis, Dalrympelea grandis, Staphylea colchica, Staphylea pinnata, Staphylea bolanderi, Staphylea trifolia, Staphylea bumalda, Staphylea campanulata, Staphylea forrestii, Staphylea shweliensis, Staphylea holocarpa, Staphylea pringlei, Staphylea yuanjiangensis, Staphylea tricornuta, Staphylea insignis, Staphylea japonica, Staphylea affinis, Staphylea megaphylla, Staphylea macrosperma, Staphylea indochinensis, Staphylea cochinchinensis, Staphylea formosana, Staphylea arguta, Staphylea ternata, Staphylea subsessilifolia, Turpinia picardae, Turpinia pentandra, Turpinia paucijuga, Turpinia malabarica, Turpinia doanii, Turpinia brachypetala, Turpinia hatuyenensis, Turpinia occidentalis, Turpinia parvifoliola, Turpinia montana, Turpinia simplicifolia,

References

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.