Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
maguirei
ID:
317265

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.M.E.Jonker & Jonker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 2: 355 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316597

Common Names

  • Stenospermation maguirei
  • Maguirei Stenospermation
  • Maguirei Stenospermation Plant

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Description

Stenospermation maguirei (also called 'Maguire's 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 maguirei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenospermation maguirei is a small tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Stenospermation maguirei

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

Stenospermation maguirei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenospermation maguirei?

Stenospermation maguirei

What are the characteristics of Stenospermation maguirei?

Stenospermation maguirei is a perennial herb with ovate-lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers.

Where does Stenospermation maguirei grow?

Stenospermation maguirei is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

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

Fredrik Pieter Jonker (1912-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jonker' in the authors string.
Anni Margriet Emma Jonker (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.E.Jonker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:244995-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.