Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
chrysanthus
ID:
193648

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Adamson) B.-E.van Wyk & A.L.Schutte

Source:
ildis

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot.15: 67 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192977

Common Names

  • Stirtonanthus chrysanthus
  • Golden Mahogany
  • Yellow Mahogany

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Synonyms

  • Stirtonia chrysantha (Adamson) B.-E.van Wyk & A.L.Schutte [valid]
  • Podalyria chrysantha Adamson [valid]

Description

Stirtonanthus chrysanthus (also called Stirtonanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall, with yellow flowers. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Stirtonanthus chrysanthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stirtonanthus chrysanthus has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stirtonanthus chrysanthus is a shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Oceania. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Stirtonanthus chrysanthus

Stirtonanthus chrysanthus is found in the dry deciduous forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.

Stirtonanthus chrysanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stirtonanthus chrysanthus?

Stirtonanthus chrysanthus

What type of plant is Stirtonanthus chrysanthus?

A shrub

Where is Stirtonanthus chrysanthus found?

In tropical and subtropical regions of the world

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Robert Stephen Adamson (1885-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Adamson' in the authors string.
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
Anne Lise Schutte (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Schutte' in the authors string.