Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
gentryi
ID:
917231

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 33: 125 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916566

Common Names

  • Stenospermation gentryi
  • Gentryi Stenospermation
  • Stenospermation

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Description

Stenospermation gentryi (also called Gentry's Stenospermation, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in humid montane forests, often growing in the understory.

Uses & Benefits

Stenospermation gentryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenospermation gentryi is a small, white spathe, with the seed being a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf that is long and narrow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenospermation gentryi is a tropical plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Stenospermation gentryi

Stenospermation gentryi is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Stenospermation gentryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenospermation gentryi?

Stenospermation gentryi

What is the family of Stenospermation gentryi?

Araceae

What is the common name of Stenospermation gentryi?

Gentry's Arum

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,

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