Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
subellipticum
ID:
317288

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sodiro

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Sert. Fl. Ecuad. 2: 68 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316620

Common Names

  • Subellipticum Stenospermation
  • Stenospermation Subellipticum
  • Subellipticum-Fruited Stenospermation

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Description

Stenospermation subellipticum (also called Subelliptic Stenospermation, among many other common names) is a species of bivalve mollusk in the family Veneridae. It has a large, oval-shaped shell with a smooth, glossy surface and a yellowish-brown color. It is native to the Indo-Pacific region and is found in shallow waters, often in seagrass beds or coral reefs.

Uses & Benefits

Stenospermation subellipticum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenospermation subellipticum is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenospermation subellipticum 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 subellipticum

Stenospermation subellipticum is native to Colombia.

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What is the scientific name of Stenospermation subellipticum?

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What are the characteristics of Stenospermation subellipticum?

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

Where does Stenospermation subellipticum grow?

Stenospermation subellipticum 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

Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:89055-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.