Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
undulatum
ID:
434452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(8): 92 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433784

Common Names

  • Stenandrium undulatum
  • Undulate Stenandrium
  • Undulate Stenandrium

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Description

Stenandrium undulatum (also called Stenandrium undulatum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a terrestrial herb with an erect stem and ovate leaves. The flowers are yellowish-green and have a white lip.

Uses & Benefits

Stenandrium undulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenandrium undulatum is a white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, with two small, round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenandrium undulatum is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to keep the soil slightly moist. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Stenandrium undulatum

Stenandrium undulatum is native to Central America.

Stenandrium undulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenandrium undulatum?

Stenandrium undulatum

What is the family of Stenandrium undulatum?

Orchidaceae

What is the distribution of Stenandrium undulatum?

Central America and northern South America

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,

References

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:244535-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.