Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gagnep.) J.Li & T.L.Ming
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 34: 58 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239768
Common Names
- Stewartia Laotica
- Lao Stewartia
- Lao-Stewartia
Description
Stewartia laotica (also called Laotian Stewartia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Laos. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in forests, thickets, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Stewartia laotica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stewartia laotica has white, fragrant flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stewartia laotica is a deciduous tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height and has a spreading, rounded crown. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be collected in the fall and stored in a cool, dry place until spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss.
Where to Find Stewartia laotica
Stewartia laotica is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.
Stewartia laotica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stewartia laotica?
Stewartia laotica
What is the common name of Stewartia laotica?
Laotian Stewartia
What is the natural habitat of Stewartia laotica?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Laos
Species in the Stewartia genus
Stewartia serrata,
Stewartia pseudocamellia,
Stewartia malacodendron,
Stewartia ovata,
Stewartia villosa,
Stewartia sinensis,
Stewartia pteropetiolata,
Stewartia monadelpha,
Stewartia sinii,
Stewartia densivillosa,
Stewartia obovata,
Stewartia tonkinensis,
Stewartia crassifolia,
Stewartia laotica,
Stewartia rostrata,
Stewartia acutisepala,
Stewartia rubiginosa,
Stewartia sichuanensis,
Stewartia micrantha,
Stewartia calcicola,
Stewartia cordifolia,
Stewartia medogensis,
Species in the Theaceae family
Apterosperma oblata,
Archboldiodendron calosericeum,
Balthasaria mannii,
Balthasaria schliebenii,
Camellia intermedia,
Camellia maoniushanensis,
Camellia amplexifolia,
Camellia anlungensis,
Camellia assimiloides,
Camellia aurea,
Camellia azalea,
Camellia candida,
Camellia caudata,
Camellia chekiangoleosa,
Camellia chrysanthoides,
Camellia connata,
Camellia corallina,
Camellia cordifolia,
Camellia costata,
Camellia costei,
Camellia crapnelliana,
Camellia crassicolumna,
Camellia crassipes,
Camellia crassiphylla,
Camellia cupiformis,
Camellia cuspidata,
Camellia dongnaicensis,
Camellia dormoyana,
Camellia drupifera,
Camellia edithae,
Camellia elongata,
Camellia euphlebia,
Camellia euryoides,
Camellia fascicularis,
Camellia flava,
Camellia flavida,
Camellia fleuryi,
Camellia fluviatilis,
Camellia fraterna,
Camellia furfuracea,
Camellia gaudichaudii,
Camellia gilbertii,
Camellia glabricostata,
Camellia gracilipes,
Camellia grandibracteata,
Camellia granthamiana,
Camellia grijsii,
Camellia gymnogyna,
Camellia hekouensis,
Camellia hiemalis,
References
Jie Li (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Li' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:988030-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].