Stephania erecta (Stephania)

Stephania erecta with yellow flowers and green leaves on a woody tuber plant
Stephania erecta grows slender stems from a large brown woody rounded tuber base.

Botanical name: Stephania erecta

Common name: Stephania

Family: Menispermaceae

Origin: Thailand

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant with caudexSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowers

Very unusual caudex plant, with a stem swollen like a round ball. Sprouts in spring in a nice fine vine with round leaves and yellowish flowers. Prefers moderate water and filtered light. Can be grown as a unique bonsai plant on your desktop or window sill. Foliage dies back in winter, when the watering should be reduced or stopped.

Similar plants: Stephania erecta (Stephania)


Image gallery: 8 images
Stephania erecta (Stephania) yellow flower close up, tiny clusters with small rounded petals and centers.
Stephania erecta (Stephania) with small round green leaves and tiny yellow flower clusters close up.
Stephania erecta round grey caudex with thin green stems and yellow flower clusters
Stephania erecta round brown caudex with thin stems and tiny yellow flower spikes
Stephania erecta (Stephania) plant with yellow flowers and green round leaves in a pot.
Stephania erecta (Stephania) yellow flower clusters on long green stems in a close up.
Stephania erecta (Stephania) plant with yellow flowers and green circular leaves in a container.
Stephania erecta (Stephania) yellow flower close up between thick green stems


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