Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
flavum
ID:
810977

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & D.C.Bay

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 300 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810311

Common Names

  • Stenospermation flavum
  • Yellow-flowered Stenospermation
  • Yellow-flowered Stenocarpus

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Description

Stenospermation flavum (also called Yellow Stenospermation, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the lily family. It is native to South America, where it is found in dry grasslands and scrublands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower stem with up to 8 yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Stenospermation flavum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenospermation flavum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenospermation flavum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Stenospermation flavum

Stenospermation flavum can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Stenospermation flavum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenospermation flavum?

Stenospermation flavum

What is the common name of Stenospermation flavum?

Yellow Stenospermation

What is the natural habitat of Stenospermation flavum?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
Dorothy C. Bay (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.C.Bay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77083948-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.