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Stackhousia intermedia

Scientific Name: Stackhousia intermedia

Family: Stackhousiaceae

Category: Dicot

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Stackhousia intermedia

Also known as Yellow Stackhousia, Stackhousia intermedia is a plant species belonging to the family Celastraceae.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is commonly found as a fine herb that grows up to 0.5m tall.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Stackhousia intermedia F.M. Bailey
  • Family: Celastraceae (although the text mentions comparisons with Euphorbiaceae and Sapindales)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Stackhousia intermedia f. philippinensis Pamp.
    • Stackhousia intermedia f. genuina Pamp. (nom. illeg.)
  • Taxonomic Serial No.: 507417

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in Northern Territory, Western Australia, Queensland (e.g., Lizard Island, Iron Range, Paluma Range National Park), and South Australia.
  • Grows in coastal sections, hummock grasslands, and tall sparse shrublands over Triodia bitextura.

Ecological Role

  • The text mentions its presence alongside other plants in specific ecological surveys.
  • Stackhousia tryonii, a related species, is noted to occur on Ni-rich soils, suggesting a potential link to specific soil compositions for some members of the genus.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Described as a common, fine herb reaching up to 0.5m in height.
  • Flowers are yellow.
  • The genus includes both annual and perennial plants.

Nomenclature Origins

  • The genus name Stackhousia comes from the Latin term "intermedius," which translates to "between extremes" or "intermediate."

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The plant material of Stackhousia intermedia, along with other plants, has been extensively used. The context suggests potential ethnobotanical uses by indigenous populations.

Further Information

  • Catalogue of Life: Stackhousia intermedia F. M. Bailey
  • ITIS: Stackhousia intermedia F.M. Bailey
  • NCBI: Stackhousia intermedia
  • Discover Life: Page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Stackhousia intermedia
  • Plant illustrations: Link to this page