Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
monteiroae
ID:
431892

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv.) N.E.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 4(1): 253 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431224

Common Names

  • Stomatostemma monteiroae
  • Monteiro's Stomatostemma
  • Monteiro's Lobster Claw

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Synonyms

  • Cryptolepis monteiroae Oliv. [unknown]

Description

Stomatostemma monteiroae (also called Stomatostemma, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stomatostemma monteiroae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stomatostemma monteiroae has yellow flowers with red centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stomatostemma monteiroae is a succulent shrub that is native to Central Africa. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Take a cutting of a stem with a few leaves attached and allow it to dry out for a few days. Then, plant it in well-draining soil and water it regularly. It should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Stomatostemma monteiroae

Stomatostemma monteiroae can be found in the tropical forests of Angola.

Stomatostemma monteiroae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stomatostemma monteiroae?

Stomatostemma monteiroae

What is the natural habitat of Stomatostemma monteiroae?

Tropical rainforests

What is the flowering season of Stomatostemma monteiroae?

Summer

Species in the Stomatostemma genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2473416: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.