Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 34: 325 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316717
Common Names
- Stenocarpum Stephanostema
- Stephanostema Stenocarpum
- Stenocarpum Stephanostema Plant
Description
Stephanostema stenocarpum (also called Narrow-Fruited Stephanostema, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Madagascar. It grows in dry areas and can reach up to 2 m in height. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Stephanostema stenocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stephanostema stenocarpum is a yellow-greenish color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stephanostema stenocarpum can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, from acidic to alkaline, and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Stephanostema stenocarpum
Stephanostema stenocarpum is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Stephanostema stenocarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stephanostema stenocarpum?
Stephanostema stenocarpum
What is the natural habitat of Stephanostema stenocarpum?
Tropical rainforests
What is the average size of Stephanostema stenocarpum?
Up to 20 cm in height
Species in the Stephanostema genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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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,