Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
crassifolium
ID:
317255

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 114 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316587

Common Names

  • Stenospermation crassifolium
  • Crassifolium Stenospermation
  • Crassifolium Stenospermation Plant

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Description

Stenospermation crassifolium (also called 'Thick-leaved Stenospermation', among many other common names) is a species of bivalve mollusk in the family Cardiidae. It is native to the Indo-Pacific region, and is found in shallow waters, usually in sandy or muddy substrates.

Uses & Benefits

Stenospermation crassifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenospermation crassifolium is yellow and tubular, with five petals and a short, curved pistil. The seed is small and round, with a rough, dark brown exterior. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenospermation crassifolium can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require bright light and warm temperatures.

Where to Find Stenospermation crassifolium

Stenospermation crassifolium is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Stenospermation crassifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenospermation crassifolium?

Stenospermation crassifolium

Where is Stenospermation crassifolium found?

Stenospermation crassifolium is found in Central America.

What is the growth habit of Stenospermation crassifolium?

Stenospermation crassifolium is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

Species in the Stenospermation genus

Stenospermation adsimile, Stenospermation ammiticum, Stenospermation amomifolium, Stenospermation andreanum, Stenospermation angosturense, Stenospermation angustifolium, Stenospermation arborescens, Stenospermation archeri, Stenospermation brachypodum, Stenospermation crassifolium, Stenospermation densiovulatum, Stenospermation flavescens, Stenospermation gracile, Stenospermation hilligii, Stenospermation interruptum, Stenospermation latifolium, Stenospermation longifolium, Stenospermation longipetiolatum, Stenospermation maguirei, Stenospermation majus, Stenospermation marantifolium, Stenospermation mathewsii, Stenospermation multiovulatum, Stenospermation nebulense, Stenospermation peripense, Stenospermation pittieri, Stenospermation popayanense, Stenospermation pteropus, Stenospermation robustum, Stenospermation rusbyi, Stenospermation sessile, Stenospermation spruceanum, Stenospermation steyermarkii, Stenospermation subellipticum, Stenospermation ulei, Stenospermation wallisii, Stenospermation weberbaueri, Stenospermation zeacarpium, Stenospermation dictyoneurum, Stenospermation ancuashii, Stenospermation parvum, Stenospermation ellipticum, Stenospermation escobariae, Stenospermation flavum, Stenospermation glaucophyllum, Stenospermation monsalvae, Stenospermation velutinum, Stenospermation olgae, Stenospermation longispadix, Stenospermation benavidesae,

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:244985-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.