Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ruberrimus
ID:
1036226

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.N.Gibson) T.F.Daniel

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. 61: 371 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035564

Common Names

  • Ruberrimus Stenostephanus
  • Stenostephanus Ruberrimus
  • Ruberrimus

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Description

Stenostephanus ruberrimus (also called Stenostephanus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to the Azores, Madeira, and the Canary Islands. It is typically found growing in moist, shady areas, such as in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Stenostephanus ruberrimus is a small, evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and produces small, yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stenostephanus ruberrimus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenostephanus ruberrimus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. The plants should be fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Stenostephanus ruberrimus

Stenostephanus ruberrimus is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Species in the Stenostephanus genus

Stenostephanus sprucei, Stenostephanus sessilifolius, Stenostephanus silvaticus, Stenostephanus sanguineus, Stenostephanus lasiostachyus, Stenostephanus hondurensis, Stenostephanus wallnoeferi, Stenostephanus aglaus, Stenostephanus ampelinus, Stenostephanus atropurpureus, Stenostephanus charien, Stenostephanus charitopes, Stenostephanus cleefii, Stenostephanus cuatrecasasii, Stenostephanus cyaneus, Stenostephanus diversicolor, Stenostephanus enarthrocoma, Stenostephanus floriferus, Stenostephanus hispidulus, Stenostephanus kirkbridei, Stenostephanus lamprus, Stenostephanus latifolius, Stenostephanus leonardianus, Stenostephanus macrochilus, Stenostephanus macrolobus, Stenostephanus magdalenensis, Stenostephanus maximus, Stenostephanus pilosus, Stenostephanus putumayensis, Stenostephanus pycnostachys, Stenostephanus racemosus, Stenostephanus reflexiflorus, Stenostephanus scolnikae, Stenostephanus syscius, Stenostephanus tachirensis, Stenostephanus xanthothrix, Stenostephanus zuliensis, Stenostephanus ruberrimus, Stenostephanus puberulus, Stenostephanus longistaminus, Stenostephanus breedlovei, Stenostephanus chiapensis, Stenostephanus gracilis, Stenostephanus purpusii, Stenostephanus tacanensis, Stenostephanus latilabris, Stenostephanus monolophus, Stenostephanus asplundii, Stenostephanus jamesonii, Stenostephanus laxus,

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

Thomas Franklin Daniel (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.F.Daniel' in the authors string.
Dorothy N. Gibson (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.N.Gibson' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.