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Description
Staphylea Indochinensis, commonly known as Chinese Bladdernut, is a deciduous shrub species belonging to the family Staphyleaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the regions of China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. The plant can grow up to 3 meters in height and has a spread of about 2 meters. It has a rounded shape with a dense and bushy habit. The leaves are alternate, trifoliate, and elliptic in shape, with serrated margins. The flowers are white, fragrant, and appear in the spring season. The fruit is a three-lobed bladder-like capsule that contains three seeds.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Crossosomatales |
| Family | Staphyleaceae |
| Genus | Staphylea |
Appearance
Staphylea Indochinensis has a dense and bushy habit with a rounded shape. The plant can grow up to 3 meters in height and has a spread of about 2 meters. The leaves are alternate, trifoliate, and elliptic in shape, with serrated margins. They are light green in color and have a glossy texture. The flowers are white, fragrant, and appear in clusters in the spring season. The fruit is a three-lobed bladder-like capsule that contains three seeds.
Care Guide
Staphylea Indochinensis is easy to grow and maintain. Here are some care tips:
- Water: The plant prefers well-drained soil that is moist but not waterlogged. Water the plant regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in the winter.
- Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in the spring season to promote healthy growth.
- Soil: The plant prefers well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter.
- Sunlight: The plant prefers partial shade to full sun exposure.
- Hardiness Zones: The plant can grow in hardiness zones 7 to 10.
Common Pests & Diseases
Staphylea Indochinensis is generally pest and disease-free. However, it may be susceptible to the following:
- Aphids: These small insects can cause damage to the leaves and flowers. Use insecticidal soap to control infestations.
- Powdery mildew: This fungal disease can cause a white powdery coating on the leaves. Use a fungicide to control the disease.
- Leaf spot: This fungal disease can cause brown spots on the leaves. Remove infected leaves and use a fungicide to control the disease.
Habitat
Staphylea Indochinensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the regions of China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. The plant prefers to grow in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade to full sun exposure.
Question and Answer
Q: What is Staphylea Indochinensis?
A: Staphylea Indochinensis is a deciduous shrub species native to Southeast Asia.Q: What is the appearance of Staphylea Indochinensis?
A: Staphylea Indochinensis has a dense and bushy habit with a rounded shape. The leaves are alternate, trifoliate, and elliptic in shape, with serrated margins. The flowers are white, fragrant, and appear in clusters in the spring season. The fruit is a three-lobed bladder-like capsule that contains three seeds.Q: What care does Staphylea Indochinensis require?
A: Staphylea Indochinensis requires regular watering, balanced fertilization, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, partial shade to full sun exposure, and can grow in hardiness zones 7 to 10.Q: What are the common pests and diseases of Staphylea Indochinensis?
A: Staphylea Indochinensis is generally pest and disease-free. However, it may be susceptible to aphids, powdery mildew, and leaf spot.
Related Plants
- Staphylea Bumalda
- Staphylea Colchica
- Staphylea Holocarpa
- Staphylea Pinnata
References
- “Staphylea Indochinensis.” Missouri Botanical Garden, www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=286664.
- “Staphylea Indochinensis.” PlantZAfrica, www.plantzafrica.com/plantqrs/staphyindoch.htm.
- “Staphylea Indochinensis.” World Plants: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World (2019). In Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life, 2019 Annual Checklist (Roskov Y., Ower G., Orrell T., Nicolson D., Bailly N., Kirk P.M., Bourgoin T., DeWalt R.E., Decock W., Nieukerken E. van, Zarucchi J., Penev L., eds.). Digital resource at www.catalogueoflife.org/annual-checklist/2019. Species 2000: Naturalis, Leiden, the Netherlands. ISSN 2405-884X.
