Stauntonia maculata[1] is a plant in the family Lardizabalaceae. The native range of this species is China (Guangdong, Fujian). It is a climber and grows primarily in the subtropical biome, at an altitude of 600 to 1,000 meters above sea level. It is mostly found in open forests in mountainous areas or in sunny places beside streams in valleys.[2][3]
Stauntonia maculata | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Ranunculales |
Family: | Lardizabalaceae |
Genus: | Stauntonia |
Species: | S. maculata
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Binomial name | |
Stauntonia maculata Merrill
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The name maculata refers to the spots on its leaves.
References
edit- ^ Merrill, 1934 In: Lingnan Sc. Journ. 13: 24
- ^ Roskov, Y.; Kunze, T.; Orrell, T.; Abucay, L.; Paglinawan, L.; Culham, A.; Bailly, N.; Kirk, P.; Bourgoin, T.; Baillargeon, G.; Decock, W.; De Wever, A. (2014). Didžiulis, V. (ed.). "Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2014 Annual Checklist". Species 2000: Reading, UK. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ "Stauntonia maculata". Plants of the World Online. Kew Royal Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 18 October 2023.