Status:
valid
Authors:
Zanatta & Proença
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 45(2): 354. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024797
Common Names
- Stenandrium eustachyum
- Eustachyum Stenandrium
- Stenandrium
Description
Stenandrium eustachyum (also called Eustachy's Stenandrium, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, open forests and heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Stenandrium eustachyum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenandrium eustachyum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenandrium eustachyum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone.
Where to Find Stenandrium eustachyum
Stenandrium eustachyum can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.
Stenandrium eustachyum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenandrium eustachyum?
Stenandrium eustachyum
What is the common name of Stenandrium eustachyum?
Eustachyum's Stenandrium
Where is Stenandrium eustachyum native to?
India
Species in the Stenandrium genus
Stenandrium thomense,
Stenandrium subcordatum,
Stenandrium villosum,
Stenandrium wrightii,
Stenandrium undulatum,
Stenandrium scabrosum,
Stenandrium pinetorum,
Stenandrium radicosum,
Stenandrium serpens,
Stenandrium stenophyllum,
Stenandrium droseroides,
Stenandrium ekmanii,
Stenandrium chameranthemoideum,
Stenandrium gabonicum,
Stenandrium goiasense,
Stenandrium elegans,
Stenandrium crenatum,
Stenandrium corymbosum,
Stenandrium carolinae,
Stenandrium lyonii,
Stenandrium ovatum,
Stenandrium pedunculatum,
Stenandrium guineense,
Stenandrium hatschbachii,
Stenandrium heterotrichum,
Stenandrium irwinii,
Stenandrium humboldtianum,
Stenandrium pallidum,
Stenandrium bracteosum,
Stenandrium affine,
Stenandrium hirsutum,
Stenandrium manchonense,
Stenandrium mandioccanum,
Stenandrium pohlii,
Stenandrium riedelianum,
Stenandrium tenellum,
Stenandrium verticillatum,
Stenandrium barbatum,
Stenandrium tuberosum,
Stenandrium dulce,
Stenandrium buntingii,
Stenandrium talbotii,
Stenandrium warneckei,
Stenandrium afromontanum,
Stenandrium boivinii,
Stenandrium thompsonii,
Stenandrium carduaceum,
Stenandrium subdentatum,
Stenandrium humile,
Stenandrium amoenum,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,