Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
eustegioides
ID:
1408531

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey.) Bester & Nicholas

Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 361(1): 43. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001420995

Common Names

  • Stenostelma eustegioides
  • Eustegioides Stenostelma
  • Stenostelma

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Description

Stenostelma eustegioides (also called Eustegioides Stenostelma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of about 10 cm. It is found in grassland and rocky areas, and is often found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.

Uses & Benefits

Stenostelma eustegioides is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stenostelma eustegioides has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenostelma eustegioides is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three months.

Where to Find Stenostelma eustegioides

Stenostelma eustegioides can be found in the Eastern Cape, South Africa

Stenostelma eustegioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenostelma eustegioides?

Stenostelma eustegioides

What type of plant is Stenostelma eustegioides?

Stenostelma eustegioides is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae.

Where is Stenostelma eustegioides found?

Stenostelma eustegioides is found in South Africa.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
Ashley Nicholas (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nicholas' in the authors string.
Stoffel Petrus Bester (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bester' in the authors string.