Status:
valid
Authors:
(Diels) J.Sinclair
Source:
cmp
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 15: 5 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527377
Common Names
- Stenogyna Alphonsea
- Stenogyna Alphonsea
- Stenogyn's Alphonsea
Description
Alphonsea stenogyna (also called Stenogyne Alphonsea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Alphonsea stenogyna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alphonsea stenogyna has white flowers with a yellowish-green calyx. The seeds are small, ovoid, and brown. The seedlings are small and have a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alphonsea stenogyna can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Alphonsea stenogyna
Alphonsea stenogyna is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Alphonsea stenogyna FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alphonsea stenogyna?
Alphonsea stenogyna
What is the common name of Alphonsea stenogyna?
Stenogynous Alphonsea
Where is Alphonsea stenogyna native to?
India
Species in the Alphonsea genus
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,