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Stigmaphyllon littorale

 
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Family: Malpighiaceae
Genus: Stigmaphyllon (stig-muh-FIL-on) (Info)
Species: littorale (lit-tor-AY-lee) (Info)

8 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Vines and Climbers

Height:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing:
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Deciduous

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Flowers are good for drying and preserving

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
By serpentine layering

Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Monocromatico On Jul 21, 2003, Monocromatico from Rio de Janeiro
Brazil (Zone 11) wrote:

This plant is native from brazilian coastal areas. Not so common as other plants of the Malpighiaceae family in its natural habitat, but one of the most beautiful ones.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Deland, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
Greenwell Springs, Louisiana
Many, Louisiana
Summerville, South Carolina
Austin, Texas
Blanket, Texas
Deer Park, Texas
Denton, Texas
El Campo, Texas
Georgetown, Texas
Houston, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Uvalde, Texas
Waco, Texas



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