Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
velutinum
ID:
810980

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & D.C.Bay

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 303 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810314

Common Names

  • Stenospermation velutinum
  • Velvet Stenospermation
  • Velvet Stenocarpus

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Description

Stenospermation velutinum (also called 'Corkwood', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a velvety, corky bark. It is native to Mexico, Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stenospermation velutinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenospermation velutinum is small, white and tubular in shape. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenospermation velutinum 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 velutinum

Stenospermation velutinum can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Stenospermation velutinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenospermation velutinum?

Stenospermation velutinum

What is the common name of Stenospermation velutinum?

Velvet Stenospermation

What is the natural habitat of Stenospermation velutinum?

Grasslands and woodlands

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:77083951-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.